CVE-2024-54524

Name: CVE-2024-54524
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-12T02:15:31.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-54524 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2. A malicious app may be able to access arbitrary files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-843

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 15.0, < 15.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/7

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54524?

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2. A malicious app may be able to access arbitrary files.

How severe is CVE-2024-54524?

CVE-2024-54524 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54524?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST