Missing Authorization in macOS - CVE-2024-54488

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Missing Authorization in macOS - CVE-2024-54488

Published: March 18, 2025 / Updated: March 18, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU105806
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-54488
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic error in Accounts feature. A local application can view Photos in the Hidden Photos Album without authorization.


Affected software

macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2024-54488

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 15.2 24C101, 13.7.2 22H308, 14.7.2 23H304
iPadOS - addressed in versions 17.7.3, 18.2 22C152
Apple iOS - update to 18.2 22C152

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