Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-24233 is an Apple macOS permissions flaw. Apple says a malicious app may be able to read or write protected files. For executives, the concern is loss or alteration of sensitive endpoint data on unpatched Macs, with a critical CVSS score indicating high potential impact.
Executive priority
Patch in the next standard emergency or high-priority endpoint update cycle. Give special attention to executive, developer, administrator, and sensitive-data systems. Current evidence supports urgent remediation, but not an incident response posture by itself.
Technical view
The issue is described as a permissions problem, mapped to CWE-863, improper authorization. Apple fixed it by adding restrictions in macOS Sequoia 15.4, Sonoma 14.7.5, and Ventura 13.7.5. The provided CVSS vector is 9.8, but the public description only confirms malicious-app access to protected files.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to macOS systems that have not been updated to the fixed releases listed by Apple. The source bundle does not provide precise vulnerable version ranges beyond macOS Sequoia, Sonoma, and Ventura release lines.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, and no cited source states active exploitation. Treat this as high priority because protected file access can affect confidentiality and integrity, not because exploitation is confirmed.
Researcher notes
Apple’s public text is sparse: it names a permissions issue, the outcome, fixed versions, and protected-file read/write impact. The CVSS vector suggests severe reach, but the description centers on a malicious app. Avoid assuming a remote exploit path without more vendor detail.
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.
- Review Apple security guidance for any additional platform-specific instructions.
- Prioritize managed, privileged, or sensitive-data Macs first.
Validation and detection
- Inventory macOS devices by major release and patch level.
- Confirm Sequoia devices report version 15.4 or later.
- Confirm Sonoma devices report version 14.7.5 or later.
- Confirm Ventura devices report version 13.7.5 or later.
- Check endpoint management records for failed or deferred updates.
- Document remaining exceptions and compensating controls.
Public sources used
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CWE-863: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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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 vector scores
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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
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
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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CWE details
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Incorrect Authorization
Incorrect Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.