CVE-2025-24130: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system in Apple macOS
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in macOS permits an app to modify protected file system areas due to insufficient validation. Apple resolved the issue by implementing improved checks in the specified macOS versions. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects that the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction and results in high impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to modify critical system files, potentially leading to full system compromise, data corruption, or denial of service. Given the high CVSS score and the nature of the vulnerability, the impact is critical on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, and macOS Ventura 13.7.3. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patches.
CVE-2025-24130: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system in Apple macOS
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in macOS permits an app to modify protected file system areas due to insufficient validation. Apple resolved the issue by implementing improved checks in the specified macOS versions. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects that the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction and results in high impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to modify critical system files, potentially leading to full system compromise, data corruption, or denial of service. Given the high CVSS score and the nature of the vulnerability, the impact is critical on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, and macOS Ventura 13.7.3. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-17T00:00:44.973Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69092139fe7723195e053730
Added to database: 11/03/2025, 21:40:09 UTC
Last enriched: 06/03/2026, 19:58:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 100
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