Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in macOS - CVE-2025-30470

Vulnerability identifier: #VU106848

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-2025-30470

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of path names in Maps. A local application can read sensitive location information.

macOS
visionOS
watchOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS

Install update from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 15.4 24E248, 13.7.5 22H527, 14.7.5 23H527
visionOS - update to 2.4
watchOS - update to 11.4
Apple iOS - update to 18.4 22E240
iPadOS - update to 18.4 22E240

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373

• Multiple vulnerabilities in macOS Sequoia
• Multiple vulnerabilities in macOS Sonoma
• Multiple vulnerabilities in macOS Ventura
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple watchOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple visionOS