CVE-2025-30456

Name: CVE-2025-30456
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-31T23:15:27.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-30456 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. 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. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-281

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 18.4
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.4
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/122371Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
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
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/10
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/4
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/8
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/9

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-30456?

How severe is CVE-2025-30456?

CVE-2025-30456 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-30456?

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-2025-30456?

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Source: NVD / NIST