CVE-2024-54536

5.5 MEDIUM 0.2% exploit odds Fix listed Other OS & kernel

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. 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

2025-01-27 22:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
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
Record status: Modified

Affected

Apple macOS < 15.2

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: High
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

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References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839

NVD record · CVE.org record