CVE-2024-54488 (GCVE-0-2024-54488)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-01-27 21:46 – Updated: 2026-04-02 18:23
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-01-28 15:19 UTC
CWE
- Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication
- CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization
Assigner
References
Impacted products
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