Is CVE-2025-24201 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-24201 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2025-24201 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2025-24201 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-24201?

CVE-2025-24201 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2025-24201

Published: March 13, 2025

EPSS:0.07%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:20.9th

Official Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other Apple products contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in WebKit that may allow maliciously crafted web content to break out of Web Content sandbox. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple Multiple Products WebKit Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2025-03-13Federal patch deadline: 2025-04-03

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability in WebKit, affecting Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other Apple products, could allow maliciously crafted web content to escape the Web Content sandbox. This can lead to broader system compromise. The confirmed exploitation by CISA (is_in_kev: true) makes this a critical vulnerability.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild. This indicates that attackers are actively leveraging this flaw through malicious web content.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari. Users should ensure their Apple devices and browsers are updated to the most recent secure versions.

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-2025-24201 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-2025-24201 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.