CVE-2024-54488 (GCVE-0-2024-54488)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-01-27 21:46 – Updated: 2026-04-02 18:23
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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)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication
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Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Apple iOS and iPadOS Affected: 0 , < 18.2 (custom)
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Apple iPadOS Affected: 0 , < 17.7.3 (custom)
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Apple macOS Affected: 0 , < 13.7.2 (custom)
Affected: 0 , < 14.7.2 (custom)
Affected: 0 , < 15.2 (custom)
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