Vulnerability Description
This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. A user may be able to elevate privileges.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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-2025-24254?
CVE-2025-24254 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. A user may be able to elevate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-24254?
CVE-2025-24254 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-24254?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.