VDB-302289 · CVE-2025-24181 · GCVE-0-2025-24181

Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6/15.3 App permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6/15.3. This impacts an unknown function of the component App. Performing a manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-24181. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 13.6/14.6/15.3. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component App. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5. An app may be able to access protected user data.

The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-24181 since 01/17/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1222 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 13.7, 14.7 or 15.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: macOS 13.7/14.7/15.4

Timelineinfo

01/17/2025 🔍
04/01/2025 +73 days 🔍
04/01/2025 +0 days 🔍
04/08/2025 +7 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-24181 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-24181
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-302289
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 04/01/2025 04:43
Updated: 04/08/2025 06:59
Changes: 04/01/2025 04:43 (57), 04/08/2025 06:59 (1)
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