Apple macOS Directory Path Parsing Vulnerability Allowing Access to Sensitive User Data

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in the way macOS handles directory path parsing, which could allow an application to access sensitive user data. This issue has been addressed in macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.2.

Impact

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

Added: Nov 4, 2025, 3:18 AM
Updated: Nov 4, 2025, 3:18 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.9
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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