CVE-2025-24278
MEDIUMmacOS < 13.7.5, < 14.7.5, < 15.4 - Unprotected User Data Exposure 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. An app may be able to access protected user data.
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
5.5
EPSS
0.0025
EPSS Percentile
15.9%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-59
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