CVE-2025-30449
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2025-30449 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.7.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.7.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.4 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-30449?
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-30449?
CVE-2025-30449 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-30449?
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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