How severe is CVE-2024-27872?

CVE-2024-27872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-27872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27872?

CVE-2024-27872 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27872?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-27872 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27872 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25065.

When was CVE-2024-27872 published?

CVE-2024-27872 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27872

CVE-2024-27872 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-61.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25065
Weakness: CWE-61
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. An app may be able to access protected user data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27872?: This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. An app may be able to access protected user data.
How severe is CVE-2024-27872?: CVE-2024-27872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-27872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27872?: CVE-2024-27872 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27872?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-27872 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27872 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25065.
When was CVE-2024-27872 published?: CVE-2024-27872 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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