CVE-2024-54520

What it is

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. An app may be able to overwrite arbitrary files.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-01-27 22:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 08:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-01-27 22:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 08:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-22 · Path traversal

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Apple macOS < 13.7.2
• Apple macOS < 14.7.2
• Apple macOS < 15.2

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None