CVE-2025-30461

Name: CVE-2025-30461
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-31T23:15:27.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-30461 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions on the system pasteboards. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions on the system pasteboards. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. An app may be able to access protected user data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 15.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/8

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-30461?

An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions on the system pasteboards. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. An app may be able to access protected user data.

How severe is CVE-2025-30461?

CVE-2025-30461 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-30461?

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-2025-30461?

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Source: NVD / NIST