CVE-2025-24238
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.01%
Last modified
CVE-2025-24238 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.4, watchOS 11.4. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.4, watchOS 11.4. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
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 | Ipados | < 18.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 18.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.7.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.7.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.4 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 18.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122371Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122377Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-24238?
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.4, watchOS 11.4. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-24238?
CVE-2025-24238 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24238?
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-2025-24238?
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