Vulnerability in Apple macOS
CVE-2025-24088
The issue was addressed by adding additional logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to override MDM-enforced settings from profiles.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (38.9th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 39th percentile — 38.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Apple macOS — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/125110 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-24088?
- CVE-2025-24088 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2025-09-15.
- How severe is CVE-2025-24088?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.