CVE-2024-54554

MEDIUM

macOS < 15.1 - Unprotected User Data Exposure via Symlink Handling

Title source: llm

Description

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121564

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5

EPSS 0.0016

EPSS Percentile 6.0%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE

CWE-59

Status published

Products (2)

Apple/macOS < 15.1

apple/macos 15.0 - 15.1

Published Aug 29, 2025

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026