CVE-2025-43518 Details
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2, watchOS 26.2. An app may be able to inappropriately access files through the spellcheck API.
A logic vulnerability in the Foundation framework of Apple macOS Sonoma 14.8.3 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.3 allows applications to improperly access files through the spellcheck API. This issue has been addressed with improved validation checks.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Dec 15, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/125884 | [email protected] | |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/125886 | [email protected] | |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/125887 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/125888 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/125890 | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple macos | < 14.8.3 >= 15.0, < 15.7.3 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 2, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Dec 17, 2025 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Dec 15, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Dec 12, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |