Apple macOS Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A logic issue allowing privilege escalation has been identified in Apple macOS Sonoma 14.8.3 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.3. This vulnerability arises from inadequate checks, which could be exploited by an application to gain elevated privileges.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an application to elevate privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over system resources.

Added: Dec 12, 2025, 9:51 PM
Updated: Dec 12, 2025, 9:51 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
1.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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