What is CVE-2024-23253?

CVE-2024-23253 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2024-03-08.

How severe is CVE-2024-23253?

Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.

Privilege escalation in Apple macOS

CVE-2024-23253

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4. An app may be able to access a user's Photos Library.

EPSS: 0.004 (33.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions
CWE-269 — Improper Privilege Management

References

product-security@apple.com
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List)
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Vendor Advisory)
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23253?: CVE-2024-23253 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2024-03-08.
How severe is CVE-2024-23253?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.