CVE-2025-30453
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%
Last modified
CVE-2025-30453 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.7.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122717Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122718Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-30453?
The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-30453?
CVE-2025-30453 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-30453?
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-2025-30453?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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