CVE-2024-54536

CVE-2024-54536 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.

Key facts

Description

The issue was addressed with improved validation of environment variables. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2. An app may be able to edit NVRAM variables.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-54536?
The issue was addressed with improved validation of environment variables. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2. An app may be able to edit NVRAM variables.
How severe is CVE-2024-54536?
CVE-2024-54536 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-54536 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-54536?
CVE-2024-54536 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54536?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-54536 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-54536 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52630.
When was CVE-2024-54536 published?
CVE-2024-54536 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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