CVE-2025-24176
HIGHmacOS < 13.7.3, < 14.7.3, < 15.3 - Privilege Escalation via Incorrect Default Permissions
Title source: llmDescription
A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
References (6)
Core 6
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122069
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122070
Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/15
Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/16
Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/17
Scores
CVSS v3
7.1
EPSS
0.0020
EPSS Percentile
10.3%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-276
Status
published
Products (4)
apple/macos
< 13.7.3
Apple/macOS
< 13.7.3
Apple/macOS
< 14.7.3
Apple/macOS
< 15.3
Published
Jan 27, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026