CVE-2025-24143: The issue was addressed with improved access restrictions to the file system
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium · fixed in 15.3 : update affected systems when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 01:07 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 15.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Jan 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Apply the official fixes by updating to macOS Sequoia 15.3, Safari 18.3, iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, or visionOS 2.3. These updates include improved access restrictions to the file system that address the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Description
CVE-2025-24143 is a vulnerability in Apple operating systems and Safari browser that was addressed by improving access restrictions to the file system. A maliciously crafted webpage could exploit this flaw to fingerprint users. The issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, Safari 18.3, iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and visionOS 2.3.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24143 (opens in a new tab)
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/02/msg00014.html (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122066 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122068 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122073 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122074 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/13 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/15 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jan/20 (opens in a new tab)