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CVE-2025-30458: Apple macOS · Out-of-bounds Read

Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 15.4 : patch Apple macOS as a priority.

Data as of 1 Nov 2026, 22:57 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 55% 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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 31 Mar 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 1 Nov 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Apple macOSAffected
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Fixed in–

AI-suggested

  1. Immediately upgrade all macOS systems to version Sequoia 15.4 or later, where the vulnerability is patched.
  2. Restrict installation of applications to trusted sources, such as the Apple App Store or verified developers, to reduce the risk of malicious apps exploiting this flaw.
  3. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of monitoring for anomalous file access patterns that may indicate sandbox escape attempts.
  4. Enforce strict application sandboxing policies and regularly audit app permissions to ensure they align with the principle of least privilege.
  5. Educate users and administrators about the risks of installing untrusted software and the importance of timely system updates.
  6. Monitor security advisories from Apple and related cybersecurity organizations for any emerging exploit reports or additional patches.
  7. Consider network segmentation and limiting macOS device access to sensitive resources until patches are applied to reduce potential impact.

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. An app may be able to read files outside of its sandbox.

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