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

 

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

Published: April 2, 2025 / Updated: April 2, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU106848
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-30470
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
macOS

Detailed vulnerability description

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.


How to mitigate CVE-2025-30470

Install update from vendor's website.

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