CVE-2025-46291
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk11th percentile - higher than 11% of all known CVEs
Summary
A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue affects macOS. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
Risk Assessment
An app that bypasses Gatekeeper could be executed without proper verification, potentially leading to the execution of malicious software and system compromise.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update macOS to the patched versions as soon as possible, as listed in the description.
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Original NVD description (English source)
A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.