CVE-2025-30461 Missing authorization in macOS
An app can access protected user data due to insufficient sandbox restrictions on system pasteboards in 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-2025-30461?
CVE-2025-30461 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 31 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions on the system pasteboards. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. An app may be able to access protected user data.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-30461?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2025-30461?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-30461 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-2025-30461 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-30461 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ghrr-554g-qqv5.