Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-24232 is a macOS flaw where a malicious app may access arbitrary files. Apple says improved state management fixes it in macOS Sequoia 15.4, Sonoma 14.7.5, and Ventura 13.7.5. The business risk is unauthorized file exposure on Macs that remain below those releases.
Executive priority
Prioritize this for managed Mac fleets because the stated impact is arbitrary file access by a malicious app and the supplied severity is critical. Patch eligible systems quickly, with higher urgency for users handling sensitive files or permitted to install software.
Technical view
Apple describes an arbitrary file access issue addressed by improved state management. The provided CVSS is 9.8 critical with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, though the Apple description only confirms malicious-app file access. Affected product evidence is macOS, fixed in three supported release lines.
Likely exposure
Organizations with macOS endpoints running versions earlier than Sequoia 15.4, Sonoma 14.7.5, or Ventura 13.7.5 may be exposed, especially where users can install or execute untrusted applications. The bundle does not identify specific components, app sandbox boundaries, or unsupported macOS versions.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Treat exploitation as plausible because Apple says a malicious app may access arbitrary files, but do not assume in-the-wild activity from the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. Apple names improved state management but does not identify the vulnerable component or detailed attack path in the provided bundle. CVSS suggests broad impact, while the narrative centers on malicious-app file access. Avoid expanding scope beyond macOS and the listed fixed releases.
Mitigation direction
- Update macOS Sequoia systems to 15.4 or later.
- Update macOS Sonoma systems to 14.7.5 or later.
- Update macOS Ventura systems to 13.7.5 or later.
- Restrict untrusted app execution until patching is complete.
- Check Apple security guidance for any newer superseding updates.
Validation and detection
- Inventory macOS endpoints and record exact OS versions.
- Confirm patched baselines: Sequoia 15.4, Sonoma 14.7.5, Ventura 13.7.5.
- Review MDM compliance for update deployment status.
- Check endpoint telemetry for suspicious app-driven file access.
- Track whether CISA KEV or Apple guidance changes.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
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9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375CVE reference, apple
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Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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