Apple macOS Downgrade Vulnerability in Intel-based Macs Allowing Access to Sensitive User Data

Vulnerability

A downgrade vulnerability affecting Intel-based Mac computers has been identified. This issue allows an application to potentially access sensitive user data. The vulnerability arises from insufficient code-signing restrictions, which have 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, 2:31 AM
Updated: Nov 4, 2025, 2:31 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.9
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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