CVE-2025-24170

HIGH

Published Mar 31, 2025 Modified Apr 2, 2026 CWE-276

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	< 13.7.5
apple	macos	14.0 — 14.7.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/10 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-24170? +

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-24170? +

CVE-2025-24170 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-24170? +

CVE-2025-24170 affects products from apple, specifically: macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-24170? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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