CVE-2025-24207

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions

Critical · published March 31, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky permissions issue in macOS could allow apps to access iCloud storage features without your go-ahead! 🔥 Think of it as a party where someone sneaks in through the back door — while you’re busy greeting guests, they’re tapping into your snack stash without asking! This could lead to unauthorized access to your private data, where apps might rummage through your files and settings without your consent. Imagine the devastation if sensitive information gets exposed or misused, all while you thought your data was safe!

Put simply

Think of it as a party where someone sneaks in through the back door — while you’re busy greeting guests, they’re tapping into your snack stash without asking! This vulnerability arises from a permissions oversight that lets apps enable iCloud features without proper user approval, compromising user privacy and data security.

What to do

This could lead to unauthorized access to your private data, where apps might rummage through your files and settings without your consent. Imagine the devastation if sensitive information gets exposed or misused, all while you thought your data was safe! Immediately update to macOS Sequoia 15.4, Sonoma 14.7.5, or Ventura 13.7.5 to patch this critical flaw. Regularly review app permissions and settings to ensure your data remains secure! You’ve got this! Stay vigilant and keep your system updated to thwart any threats. 🛡️

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
0.01043 · 63.8th percentile
Published
2025-03-31T22:23Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 MAR 22:23Z
    A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions
    cvelistv5