CVE-2024-54525

moderate-risk

Published 2025-03-17

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, watchOS 11.2. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.

Do I need to act?

1.7% chance of exploitation in next 30 days

EPSS score — moderate exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 8.8/10 High

NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (6)

Ipados

Iphone Os

Macos

Tvos

Visionos

Watchos

Affected Vendors

Apple

References (5)

Release Notes https://support.apple.com/en-us/121837

Release Notes https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839

Release Notes https://support.apple.com/en-us/121843

Release Notes https://support.apple.com/en-us/121844

Release Notes https://support.apple.com/en-us/121845

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moderate-risk

Severity 30/34 · Critical

Exploitability 4/34 · Minimal

Exposure 13/34 · Low