CVE-2024-54557 Missing authorization in macOS
An attacker can bypass restrictions to access protected parts of the file system on macOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-54557?
CVE-2024-54557 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 27 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-281
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-54557?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54557?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-54557 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2024-54557 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-54557 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q965-9jfq-2h9g.