Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-24138 is a macOS information disclosure issue. Apple says a malicious application may be able to leak sensitive user information. The issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, Sonoma 14.7.3, and Ventura 13.7.3.
Executive priority
Schedule normal-to-expedited patching for macOS fleets. Business urgency is moderate because impact is sensitive information leakage, but exploitation requires a malicious local application and user interaction based on the available record.
Technical view
The record describes a CWE-200 exposure caused by state management weakness. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations with Macs running macOS versions older than Sequoia 15.3, Sonoma 14.7.3, or Ventura 13.7.3 are the likely exposure group, especially where users can install or run untrusted applications.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, public active exploitation, or exploit details. Treat this as a local malicious-application risk, not a remotely reachable network service issue.
Researcher notes
Public detail is limited. The sources do not identify the affected macOS component, leaked data type, proof of concept, or exploitation history. Analysis should stay anchored to Apple’s advisory language and the CVSS vector.
Mitigation direction
- Update affected Macs to Sequoia 15.3, Sonoma 14.7.3, or Ventura 13.7.3.
- Prioritize systems used for sensitive data handling or untrusted software testing.
- Use MDM controls to reduce execution of untrusted or unsigned applications.
- Review Apple advisories for any environment-specific guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory macOS versions across managed and unmanaged Apple endpoints.
- Confirm all supported systems meet or exceed the fixed macOS release for their branch.
- Identify users or workflows that commonly run third-party applications.
- Track update compliance until no vulnerable macOS builds remain.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122069CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122070CVE reference, apple
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CWE details
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Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.