How severe is CVE-2025-24087?

CVE-2025-24087 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-2025-24087 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-24087?

CVE-2025-24087 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24087?

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

Does CVE-2025-24087 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-24087 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-3609.

When was CVE-2025-24087 published?

CVE-2025-24087 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-24087

CVE-2025-24087 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-281.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-3609
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2025-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3. An app may be able to access protected user data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-24087?: The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3. An app may be able to access protected user data.
How severe is CVE-2025-24087?: CVE-2025-24087 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-2025-24087 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-24087?: CVE-2025-24087 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24087?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-24087 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-24087 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-3609.
When was CVE-2025-24087 published?: CVE-2025-24087 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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