#VU106434 Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in macOS - CVE-2025-30450

Published: 2025-04-02 | Updated: 2025-04-02

Vulnerability identifier: #VU106434

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-30450

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure symbolic link following in manpages. A local application can access sensitive user data.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 15.0 24A335 - 15.3.2 24D2082

External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.