CVE-2025-24238

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks

Critical · published March 31, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky logic flaw could let apps take control like an uninvited guest raiding your fridge! 🔥 Think of an app as a guest in your home. If there aren’t strict checks at the door, an unwelcome visitor might just walk in and help themselves to whatever they fancy. That’s exactly what this vulnerability allows: unauthorized apps could gain elevated privileges on your device! An attacker could exploit this logic issue to elevate the app's privileges, potentially accessing sensitive data or taking actions that they shouldn't be able to. This could lead to a complete compromise of your personal information and device integrity—absolutely devastating! 🏴‍☠️

Put simply

Think of an app as a guest in your home. If there aren’t strict checks at the door, an unwelcome visitor might just walk in and help themselves to whatever they fancy. That’s exactly what this vulnerability allows: unauthorized apps could gain elevated privileges on your device! This CVE is a logic issue that allows an app to bypass normal privilege checks, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities and data. It poses a severe security risk, affecting various Apple platforms including iOS and macOS.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this logic issue to elevate the app's privileges, potentially accessing sensitive data or taking actions that they shouldn't be able to. This could lead to a complete compromise of your personal information and device integrity—absolutely devastating! 🏴‍☠️ To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure all devices are updated to iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.4, and watchOS 11.4. Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly to stay protected! You've got this! With a quick update, you'll ensure your devices are safe from unwanted guests! 🛡️

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
0.01120 · 65.9th percentile
Published
2025-03-31T22:24Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 MAR 22:24Z
    A logic issue was addressed with improved checks
    cvelistv5