CVE-2024-27872

Name: CVE-2024-27872
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-29T23:15:10.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27872 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. An app may be able to access protected user data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-61

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 14.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119

Timeline

Published: Jul 29, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27872?

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. An app may be able to access protected user data.

How severe is CVE-2024-27872?

CVE-2024-27872 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27872?

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-2024-27872?

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Source: NVD / NIST