Auth bypass in Apple macOS
CVE-2024-54495
The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (17.2th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 17th percentile — 17.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Apple macOS — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/121839 (Vendor Advisory)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121840 (Vendor Advisory)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-54495?
- CVE-2024-54495 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2024-12-12.
- How severe is CVE-2024-54495?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.