Apple macOS Symlink Validation Vulnerability Allowing Access to Sensitive User Data

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in the validation of symlinks in Apple macOS Ventura, Sequoia, and Sonoma. This issue could allow an application to access sensitive user data. The vulnerability has been addressed in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.5.

Impact

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

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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

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