Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Apple vulnerability could let a malicious app access private information because of improper path handling. Apple says the issue was fixed through improved validation across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch operating systems. The main business concern is confidentiality loss on endpoints where users can install or run malicious apps.
Executive priority
Treat as a routine but time-sensitive endpoint privacy update. Prioritize managed Apple devices handling sensitive data, executives’ devices, and fleets with loose app installation controls.
Technical view
CVE-2025-30454 is a CWE-200 information exposure issue caused by path handling. The CVSS 3.1 vector is local, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact. Apple lists fixes in iOS/iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, tvOS 18.4, and watchOS 11.4.
Likely exposure
Organizations with Apple endpoints below the fixed OS versions may be exposed, especially where users can install apps outside tightly managed channels. The bundle does not provide precise vulnerable version ranges beyond Apple’s fixed release statements.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The issue requires local app execution and user interaction, so risk depends on app installation controls, MDM enforcement, and user behavior.
Researcher notes
Public technical detail is limited. The bundle identifies path handling and private information access but does not describe affected components, exploit primitives, or vulnerable version ranges. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the CVSS vector and Apple advisory text.
Mitigation direction
- Update affected Apple devices to the fixed OS versions or later.
- Use MDM to enforce minimum OS versions across managed devices.
- Restrict installation of untrusted or unmanaged apps where possible.
- Check Apple guidance for unsupported devices or deferred-update exceptions.
Validation and detection
- Inventory iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS versions across the fleet.
- Confirm devices meet or exceed Apple’s listed fixed versions.
- Review MDM compliance reports for update failures and exceptions.
- Validate app installation controls for managed Apple endpoints.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-200: Information exposure and cloud metadata lookup
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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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SSVC decision data
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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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122371CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122376CVE reference, apple
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122377CVE 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.