CVE-2025-24231: 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 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-24231 is a critical vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may gain the ability to modify protected areas of the file system. The issue stems from insufficient validation or checks that allowed unauthorized modification. Apple fixed this vulnerability by implementing improved checks in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to modify protected parts of the macOS file system, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized data access, system integrity loss, and denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with critical severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and has been implemented by Apple in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5. Users and administrators should update affected systems to these versions or later to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided or necessary beyond applying the official patches.
CVE-2025-24231: 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 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-24231 is a critical vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may gain the ability to modify protected areas of the file system. The issue stems from insufficient validation or checks that allowed unauthorized modification. Apple fixed this vulnerability by implementing improved checks in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to modify protected parts of the macOS file system, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized data access, system integrity loss, and denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with critical severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and has been implemented by Apple in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5. Users and administrators should update affected systems to these versions or later to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided or necessary beyond applying the official patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-17T00:00:45.006Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69092142fe7723195e053def
Added to database: 11/03/2025, 21:40:18 UTC
Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 08:25:53 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 102
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