Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-54547 is an Apple macOS privacy issue where an app may be able to access protected user data. Apple says it fixed the issue with improved checks in macOS Sequoia 15.2, Sonoma 14.7.2, and Ventura 13.7.2. The impact is data exposure, not system takeover based on the provided record.
Executive priority
Prioritize routine-to-near-term patching for managed Macs, especially systems handling sensitive user data. This is not documented as actively exploited, but it affects confidentiality and has vendor fixes available.
Technical view
The CVE is categorized as CWE-200, exposure of sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 vector is local, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, with high confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact. Apple’s advisory states the issue was addressed with improved checks.
Likely exposure
Organizations with Macs running versions earlier than macOS Sequoia 15.2, Sonoma 14.7.2, or Ventura 13.7.2 may be exposed. Exposure depends on whether users can run local apps capable of triggering the privacy bypass.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. The attack requires local app execution and user interaction, limiting remote mass exploitation but remaining relevant for malware, untrusted apps, and managed endpoint environments.
Researcher notes
Public details are limited. Apple describes the impact only as protected user data access by an app and says improved checks resolved it. No exploit technique, affected component name, or workaround is provided in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Update macOS Sequoia systems to 15.2 or later.
- Update macOS Sonoma systems to 14.7.2 or later.
- Update macOS Ventura systems to 13.7.2 or later.
- Review Apple guidance for any environment-specific deployment notes.
- Restrict untrusted application execution where updates cannot be applied quickly.
Validation and detection
- Inventory macOS versions across managed endpoints.
- Confirm affected systems are updated to Apple’s fixed versions or later.
- Check MDM or endpoint telemetry for update compliance.
- Review application control policies for untrusted local apps.
- Monitor Apple security advisories for any revised guidance.
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: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
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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
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121842CVE reference, apple
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Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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