What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-24170?

CVE-2025-24170 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2025-24170?

Organizations using A logic face notable risk from CVE-2025-24170, a incorrect default permissions vulnerability rated CVSS 7.8.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-24170?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Apple CVE-2025-24170

HIGH

Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)

2025-03-31 product-security@apple.com

Apple Privilege Escalation

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: apple

Severity by source

Vendor (apple) PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from Vendor (apple) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: apple

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

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:34 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 31, 2025 - 23:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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 ContextAI

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.

RemediationAI

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.