Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122717Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122718Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/9
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-30442?
CVE-2025-30442 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-30442?
CVE-2025-30442 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-30442?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.