Data Redaction Flaw in Safari and macOS Products by Apple
CVE-2025-24169

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
Mac OS
Safari
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2025

Summary

A logging issue in Safari and macOS allows potentially malicious applications to bypass browser extension authentication. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. Apple has addressed this problem with improved data redaction techniques in macOS Sequoia 15.3 and Safari 18.3. Users are encouraged to update their software to mitigate potential security risks.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 15.3

Safari < 18.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122074

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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