Improper input validation in Apple Macos
CVE-2025-24274
An input validation issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.002 (9.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Apple Macos — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- product-security@apple.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
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- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-24274?
- CVE-2025-24274 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-05-12.
- How severe is CVE-2025-24274?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.