CVE-2025-24121 Missing authorization in macOS

Low 3.3 Published 27 Jan 2025 Updated 2 Apr 2026

An app can modify protected parts of the file system due to a logic issue in macOS, requiring an update to prevent unauthorized data modification.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-24121?

CVE-2025-24121 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 27 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-24121?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24121?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-24121 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-2025-24121 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-24121 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-x7wf-f6c9-x89j.