What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-54516?

CVE-2024-54516 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2024-54516?

CVE-2024-54516 is a low-severity vulnerability in A permissions (CVSS 3.3). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-54516?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Monitor vendor channels for updates.

Apple CVE-2024-54516

LOW

Improper Preservation of Permissions (CWE-281)

2025-01-27 product-security@apple.com

Information Disclosure Apple

3.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.3 LOW

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:05 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 27, 2025 - 22:15 nvd

LOW 3.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2. An app may be able to approve a launch daemon without user consent.

AnalysisAI

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-281. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2. An app may be able to approve a launch daemon without user consent. Affected products include: Apple Macos.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.