CVE-2025-24245: Apple macOS · A malicious app may be able to access a user's saved passwords
Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 15.4 : patch Apple macOS as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 51% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 15.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 31 Mar 2025
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
To mitigate CVE-2025-24245, organizations and users should immediately update all macOS devices to version Sequoia 15.4 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. Beyond patching, organizations should implement strict application control policies to prevent installation of untrusted or malicious apps, leveraging macOS's built-in Gatekeeper and notarization features. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for suspicious app behavior indicative of unauthorized password access attempts. Regularly audit saved passwords and encourage users to use password managers with multi-factor authentication (MFA) support to reduce reliance on system-stored passwords. Network segmentation and least privilege principles should be enforced to limit lateral movement if credentials are compromised. Additionally, educating users about the risks of installing unverified applications and maintaining up-to-date backups can help reduce impact in case of exploitation. Finally, organizations should monitor threat intelligence feeds for any emerging exploits targeting this vulnerability to respond promptly.
Description
This issue was addressed by adding a delay between verification code attempts. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. A malicious app may be able to access a user's saved passwords.