Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A malicious application that already has root privileges could alter macOS system files, potentially damaging system integrity or availability. Apple addressed the permissions issue in specified macOS updates. Because exploitation requires powerful existing access, this is more likely a post-compromise risk than an initial entry point.
Executive priority
Prioritize routine expedited patching, especially on administrator workstations, shared Macs, and systems handling sensitive operations. Immediate emergency action is not supported by the supplied evidence, but delayed remediation increases post-compromise impact if an attacker obtains root access.
Technical view
CVE-2025-30446 is a macOS permissions vulnerability allowing a root-privileged malicious app to modify system-file contents. The supplied CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5, emphasizing high integrity and availability impact. Apple fixed it in Sequoia 15.4, Sonoma 14.7.5, and Ventura 13.7.5.
Likely exposure
Macs running releases earlier than Sequoia 15.4, Sonoma 14.7.5, or Ventura 13.7.5 may be exposed. The bundle does not provide reliable affected-version lower bounds, supported hardware scope, or technical detection indicators, so inventory-based confirmation is necessary.
Exploitation context
The supplied record is not listed in KEV and provides no evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires a malicious app with root privileges, substantially limiting standalone attack value but potentially enabling persistence, system tampering, or destructive activity after an attacker has already gained privileged access.
Researcher notes
The record labels this CWE-787, while its description centers on permissions and system-file modification. The CVSS vector states network attackability despite requiring a local malicious app with root privileges. Treat those metadata points cautiously. No vulnerable component, affected-version lower bound, indicators, or exploitation details are supplied.
Mitigation direction
- Update Sequoia systems to 15.4 or later.
- Update Sonoma systems to 14.7.5 or later.
- Update Ventura systems to 13.7.5 or later.
- Restrict administrative privileges and investigate unauthorized root-level applications.
- Check Apple guidance for any model-specific or deployment considerations.
Validation and detection
- Inventory macOS versions across managed and unmanaged endpoints.
- Confirm installed versions meet or exceed Apple's fixed releases.
- Review update-management reports for failed, deferred, or excluded devices.
- Investigate unexpected root applications or changes to protected system files.
- Consult the referenced Apple advisories when assessing individual systems.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H1.25.2CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/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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Out-of-bounds Write
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