CVE-2025-30461: Apple macOS · An app may be able to access protected user data
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-2025-30461, organizations and users should immediately update all macOS devices to version Sequoia 15.4 or later, where the vulnerability is patched with enhanced sandbox restrictions on system pasteboards. Beyond patching, implement strict application whitelisting and code signing policies to prevent installation of untrusted or malicious applications that could exploit clipboard access. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of monitoring unusual clipboard access patterns or suspicious app behaviors. Educate users about the risks of installing unverified software and the importance of minimizing sensitive data copied to the clipboard. Consider deploying data loss prevention (DLP) tools that monitor and restrict clipboard data flows, especially in high-security environments. Regularly audit and review installed applications and their permissions related to clipboard access. For organizations with custom macOS deployments, apply configuration profiles that limit clipboard sharing and inter-application communication where feasible. Finally, maintain robust incident response plans to quickly identify and remediate any exploitation attempts.
Description
An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions on the system pasteboards. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. An app may be able to access protected user data.