CVE-2024-54488

MEDIUM
2025-01-27 [email protected]
5.3
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:05 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 27, 2025 - 22:15 nvd
MEDIUM 5.3

Tags

Authentication Bypass Apple

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.2, iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.

Analysis

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical Context

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.2, iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.

Affected Products

Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.

Remediation

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.

Priority Score

27
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.2
CVSS: +26
POC: 0

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