Vulnerability Description
This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. An app may be able to access protected user data.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.7.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/10
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/8
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/9
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-24253?
CVE-2025-24253 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. An app may be able to access protected user data.
How severe is CVE-2025-24253?
CVE-2025-24253 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-24253?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.