Apple macOS Ventura, Sequoia, and Sonoma StorageKit Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the StorageKit framework of Apple macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.5 allows apps to access protected user data or gain root privileges. This issue arises from insufficient sandbox restrictions and improper validation of symlinks, which could enable malicious applications to manipulate sensitive information or system files.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data or elevated privileges, allowing apps to perform actions with root rights.

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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