Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-54519 is a macOS privacy issue where sensitive location information could be exposed through logging. Apple says a local app may be able to read that information. The issue was fixed by sanitizing logging in macOS Sequoia 15.2 and macOS Sonoma 14.7.2.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority privacy patch. It is not documented as actively exploited, but location data exposure can create business, personnel, or regulatory sensitivity depending on the user population.
Technical view
This is a CWE-532 sensitive-information-in-log-files flaw in Apple macOS. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.5, with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high confidentiality impact. The provided sources do not identify exact vulnerable build ranges beyond the fixed releases.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant to Macs running affected macOS releases before the Apple fixed versions. The source bundle identifies fixes in macOS Sequoia 15.2 and macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, but does not provide complete affected-version ranges.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires local app execution and user interaction, and the documented impact is confidentiality loss involving sensitive location information.
Researcher notes
The evidence supports information disclosure through unsanitized logging, not code execution or privilege escalation. Avoid assuming broader Apple platforms or versions are affected unless Apple or CVE data confirms them.
Mitigation direction
- Update eligible Macs to macOS Sequoia 15.2 or later.
- Update eligible Macs to macOS Sonoma 14.7.2 or later.
- Review Apple advisory pages for deployment-specific guidance.
- Limit installation and execution of untrusted local apps until patched.
Validation and detection
- Inventory macOS versions across managed and unmanaged Macs.
- Confirm Sequoia systems are on 15.2 or later.
- Confirm Sonoma systems are on 14.7.2 or later.
- Map CVE-2024-54519 status in vulnerability management tooling.
- Track exceptions for Macs that cannot yet be updated.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.83.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121840CVE reference, apple
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CWE details
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Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.