Is CVE-2025-24085 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-24085 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2025-24085 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2025-24085 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-24085?

CVE-2025-24085 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2025-24085

Published: January 29, 2025

EPSS:28.43%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:96.4th

Official Description

Apple iOS, macOS, and other Apple products contain a user-after-free vulnerability that could allow a malicious application to elevate privileges.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple Multiple Products Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Apple iOS, macOS, and other Apple products contain a user-after-free vulnerability that could allow a malicious application to elevate privileges.

Added to KEV: 2025-01-29Federal patch deadline: 2025-02-19

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This user-after-free vulnerability in Apple iOS, macOS, and other Apple products allows a malicious application to elevate privileges. The high severity, confirmed in-the-wild exploitation, and an EPSS score of 0.28428 indicate a critical and actively exploited flaw that can lead to significant system compromise.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update all Apple iOS, macOS, and other affected Apple products to the latest available security patches. Users should avoid installing applications from untrusted sources and maintain vigilance against suspicious activity.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-24085 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2025-24085 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.