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CVE-2025-24268 Apple CVE debrief

CVE-2025-24268 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS Score: 5.5) affecting macOS Sequoia. The issue involves a parsing problem with directory paths that was resolved through improved path validation, fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. Successful exploitation could allow an app to access sensitive user data.

Vendor
Apple
Product
macOS
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-11
Original CVE updated
2026-06-12
Advisory published
2026-06-11
Advisory updated
2026-06-12

Who should care

Users of macOS Sequoia and administrators responsible for macOS systems should be aware of this vulnerability. Although the CVSS score is medium, the potential impact of sensitive user data exposure makes it important.

Technical summary

A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Defensive priority

MEDIUM

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update macOS Sequoia to version 15.4 or later.
  • Ensure all apps are updated and from trusted sources.
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity.

Evidence notes

Evidence from the NVD indicates that this CVE was published on 2026-06-11 and modified on 2026-06-12. The CVE details were sourced from official vulnerability databases and vendor advisories.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-24268 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-24268

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-24268 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24268

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.