CVE-2025-24254
HIGHmacOS < 13.7.5, < 14.7.5, < 15.4 - Privilege Escalation via Symlink Validation Bypass
Title source: llmDescription
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.
References (6)
Core 6
Core References
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375
Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/10
Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/8
Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/9
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0010
EPSS Percentile
27.6%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-269
Status
published
Products (4)
Apple/macOS
< 13.7.5
Apple/macOS
< 14.7.5
Apple/macOS
< 15.4
apple/macos
13.0 - 13.7.5
Published
Mar 31, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026