CVE-2025-24263

A privacy issue was addressed by moving sensitive data to a protected location

Critical · published March 31, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A privacy mishap on macOS Sequoia might just let apps spy on your sensitive data! Think of it like leaving your diary wide open on a coffee shop table — anyone passing by can read your secrets without you even knowing. Moving that diary to a secure drawer keeps your thoughts safe from prying eyes! If left unaddressed, malicious apps could easily sniff out your sensitive information, leading to potential identity theft or data breaches. Imagine a world where your personal data is just an open book for anyone to flip through — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like leaving your diary wide open on a coffee shop table — anyone passing by can read your secrets without you even knowing. Moving that diary to a secure drawer keeps your thoughts safe from prying eyes! This vulnerability stems from user data not being sufficiently protected after certain operations, allowing unauthorized applications to observe sensitive information.

What to do

If left unaddressed, malicious apps could easily sniff out your sensitive information, leading to potential identity theft or data breaches. Imagine a world where your personal data is just an open book for anyone to flip through — absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, upgrade to macOS Sequoia version 15.4 immediately. Regularly review app permissions and ensure only trusted applications have access to your sensitive data. Don't take chances with your privacy! You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll keep your information locked up tight. 🛡️

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
0.00503 · 42.1th percentile
Published
2025-03-31T22:23Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 MAR 22:23Z
    A privacy issue was addressed by moving sensitive data to a protected location
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