What is CVE-2025-30442?

CVE-2025-30442 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-2025-30442?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Improper input validation in Apple Macos

CVE-2025-30442

The issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.002 (7.8th 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)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-30442?: CVE-2025-30442 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-2025-30442?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.