Arbitrary file upload in Apple iOS And Ipados
CVE-2024-54525
A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, watchOS 11.2. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.006 (47.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 47th percentile — 47.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.006 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Apple iOS And Ipados — versions 0
- Apple Ipados
- Apple Iphone OS
- Apple macOS — versions 0
- Apple tvOS — versions 0
- Apple Visionos — versions 0
- Apple watchOS — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/121837 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121839 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121843 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121844 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121845 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-54525?
- CVE-2024-54525 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple iOS And Ipados, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-03-17.
- How severe is CVE-2024-54525?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-54525 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.