How severe is CVE-2024-54557?

CVE-2024-54557 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-54557 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-54557?

CVE-2024-54557 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54557?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-54557 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-54557 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52641.

When was CVE-2024-54557 published?

CVE-2024-54557 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-54557

CVE-2024-54557 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-281.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52641
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2025-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. An attacker may gain access to protected parts of the file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-54557?: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. An attacker may gain access to protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2024-54557?: CVE-2024-54557 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-54557 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-54557?: CVE-2024-54557 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54557?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-54557 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-54557 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52641.
When was CVE-2024-54557 published?: CVE-2024-54557 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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