CVE-2024-54515

HIGH
Published Dec 12, 2024 Modified Nov 3, 2025 CWE-281

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-281 CWE-281

Affected Products

Vendor Product
apple macos

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54515? +
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-54515? +
CVE-2024-54515 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-54515? +
CVE-2024-54515 affects products from apple, specifically: macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-54515? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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