Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-46313 is an Apple macOS logging issue where sensitive user data may be exposed because logs were not sufficiently redacted. Apple says the issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. Business risk is primarily confidentiality loss on affected Macs, not system takeover.
Executive priority
Treat as a routine but important macOS privacy update. Prioritize user workstations handling sensitive data and broadly deploy the Apple fix through normal patch management.
Technical view
Apple describes this as CWE-532: insertion of sensitive information into log files. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.5, with local access, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, and high confidentiality impact. Public details do not specify exact vulnerable macOS builds beyond the fix in macOS Tahoe 26.1.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Macs running affected macOS Tahoe versions before 26.1, if any are present. The available sources do not identify additional Apple products or precise affected build ranges.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is reported in the provided sources, and this CVE is not listed as KEV. The issue requires local context and user interaction per CVSS. The practical concern is an app accessing sensitive user data exposed through logs.
Researcher notes
Public disclosure is sparse. Apple attributes the fix to improved data redaction and does not provide exploit details. Avoid assuming broader product impact or exploitation. Further assessment depends on Apple advisory updates or additional technical analysis.
Mitigation direction
- Update applicable Macs to macOS Tahoe 26.1 or later.
- Review Apple’s security advisory for any environment-specific guidance.
- Use MDM or asset inventory to identify Macs not on the fixed release.
- Limit unnecessary local app access while remediation is pending.
Validation and detection
- Confirm macOS version across managed Mac assets.
- Verify macOS Tahoe systems are updated to 26.1 or later.
- Check Apple’s advisory for revised affected-version information.
- Review log access controls for sensitive environments.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.83.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125634CVE reference, apple
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CWE details
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Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.