Apple macOS Sequoia Symlink Handling Vulnerability Allowing Access to Sensitive User Data

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in Apple macOS Sequoia that allows an application to access sensitive user data by exploiting improper handling of symbolic links. This issue affects all versions of macOS Sequoia prior to 15.1.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user information.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to macOS Sequoia 15.1 to address this vulnerability.

Added: Aug 29, 2025, 1:25 AM
Updated: Aug 29, 2025, 1:25 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

Our algorithm analyzes dozens of metrics to generate these 8 key vulnerability categories, which are then combined to calculate the overall risk score.