Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in macOS - CVE-2025-24278
Published: April 2, 2025 / Updated: April 2, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU106827
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-2025-24278
CWE-ID: CWE-59
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 insecure symbolic link following in System Settings. A local application can access protected user data.
Affected software
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2025-24278
Install update from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 15.4 24E248, 13.7.5 22H527, 14.7.5 23H527