CVE-2025-24254

HIGH
2025-03-31 [email protected]
8.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
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 8.8

Tags

Apple Privilege Escalation

Description

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5. A user may be able to elevate privileges.

Analysis

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical Context

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5. A user may be able to elevate 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. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.

Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.4
CVSS: +44
POC: 0

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