CVE-2025-24088 Security feature bypass in macOS

High 7.5 Published Updated

An app can override MDM-enforced settings, bypassing security controls in macOS. Administrators should update to the latest version.

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-2025-24088?

CVE-2025-24088 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 15 Sep 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The issue was addressed by adding additional logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to override MDM-enforced settings from profiles.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-24088?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24088?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-24088 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-24088 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-24088 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xq69-3cpm-h48x.

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