CVE-2024-27885: Apple macOS · An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system
Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.3 Medium · fixed in 12.7.5 : update Apple macOS when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 18% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 12.7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Jun 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Apple has released official patches fixing this vulnerability in macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, and macOS Sonoma 14.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying these vendor-provided updates. Patch status is confirmed as fixed in these versions per the Apple security advisories.
Description
CVE-2024-27885 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS affecting the PackageKit component, where an app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system due to insufficient validation of symbolic links. This issue has been addressed by Apple through improved validation of symlinks. The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, and macOS Sonoma 14.5. The CVSS score is 6.3 (medium severity), indicating a moderate risk where an unprivileged app could elevate privileges by modifying protected filesystem areas.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/120899 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120900 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120903 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214107 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214105 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214107 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214105 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214106 (opens in a new tab)