CVE-2025-24181

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions

Critical · published March 31, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A permissions oversight on macOS could let apps access your protected user data — a real party crasher in your digital life! Think of it like a guest list at an exclusive event. If the bouncer doesn't check IDs properly, anyone could stroll in and access VIP areas they shouldn't be in — potentially causing quite a ruckus! An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive user information, making this a serious and potentially devastating breach of privacy. Imagine someone reading your personal notes, accessing private photos, or even modifying your settings without permission. This vulnerability could put your data at significant risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a guest list at an exclusive event. If the bouncer doesn't check IDs properly, anyone could stroll in and access VIP areas they shouldn't be in — potentially causing quite a ruckus! This vulnerability allows certain applications to access protected user data without the necessary permissions, due to insufficient restrictions in user access controls.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive user information, making this a serious and potentially devastating breach of privacy. Imagine someone reading your personal notes, accessing private photos, or even modifying your settings without permission. This vulnerability could put your data at significant risk! Upgrade to macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, or macOS Ventura 13.7.5 as soon as possible to patch this critical flaw. Regularly review your app permissions and be cautious about which apps you install and trust. You can tackle this! Act fast, update your system, and lock down your data like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01034 · 63.5th percentile
Published
2025-03-31T22:23Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 MAR 22:23Z
    A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions
    cvelistv5