CVE-2025-24170

HIGH
2025-03-31 [email protected]
7.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:34 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 31, 2025 - 23:15 nvd
HIGH 7.8

Tags

Apple Privilege Escalation

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Analysis

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical Context

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges. Affected products include: Apple Macos.

Affected Products

Apple Macos.

Remediation

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.

Priority Score

39
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.1
CVSS: +39
POC: 0

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