CVE-2024-27825

Name: CVE-2024-27825
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-14T15:13:06.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27825 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A downgrade issue affecting Intel-based Mac computers was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A downgrade issue affecting Intel-based Mac computers was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5. An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-277

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120903
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/12Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214106Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27825?

How severe is CVE-2024-27825?

CVE-2024-27825 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27825?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-27825?

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Source: NVD / NIST