Vulnerability Description
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 18.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 18.4 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122371Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/10
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/4
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/8
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/9
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-30456?
CVE-2025-30456 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura ...
How severe is CVE-2025-30456?
CVE-2025-30456 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-2025-30456?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.