SecuriTricks - CVE-2024-54554

Description

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos Sequoia	15.1

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type	Vendor	Product	Version	Update	Edition	Language	Software Edition	Target Software	Target Hardware	Other Information
o	apple	macos_sequoia	15.1	/	/	/	/	/	/	/

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121564

CVSS Score

5.5 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

Attack Vector: LOCAL
Attack Complexity: LOW
Privileges Required: LOW
Scope: UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
Integrity Impact: NONE
Availability Impact: NONE

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

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Timeline

Published: Aug. 29, 2025, 1:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Aug. 29, 2025, 4:24 p.m.

Status : Undergoing Analysis

CVE is currently being analyzed by NVD staff, this process results in association of reference link tags, CVSS scores, CWE association, and CPE applicability statements.

More info

Source

product-security@apple.com

CVE-2024-54554