This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635
Source: Mitre, NVD
Published: 2025-11-04
Updated: 2025-11-04
Base Score: 4.6
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:C/A:N
Severity: Medium
Base Score: 5.5
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
EPSS: 0.00018