CVE-2025-24172
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.83%
Last modified
CVE-2025-24172 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. "Block All Remote Content" may not apply for all mail previews.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.7.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-24172?
A permissions issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. "Block All Remote Content" may not apply for all mail previews.
How severe is CVE-2025-24172?
CVE-2025-24172 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24172?
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-2025-24172?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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