CVE-2025-24279: An app may be able to access contacts in Apple macOS
This issue was addressed with improved file handling. 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 access contacts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-24279 describes a vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may gain unauthorized access to user contacts due to insufficient file handling controls. This issue was resolved by Apple in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5 through improved file handling mechanisms. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction, resulting in limited confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker who can run an application with low privileges on a vulnerable macOS system may be able to access the user's contacts without authorization. This exposure could lead to privacy violations but does not affect system integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2025-24279: An app may be able to access contacts in Apple macOS
Description
This issue was addressed with improved file handling. 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 access contacts.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-24279 describes a vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may gain unauthorized access to user contacts due to insufficient file handling controls. This issue was resolved by Apple in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5 through improved file handling mechanisms. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction, resulting in limited confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker who can run an application with low privileges on a vulnerable macOS system may be able to access the user's contacts without authorization. This exposure could lead to privacy violations but does not affect system integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-17T00:00:45.019Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69091e16c28fd46ded869729
Added to database: 11/03/2025, 21:26:46 UTC
Last enriched: 07/23/2026, 21:10:27 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 199
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