CVE-2024-23211
CVE-2024-23211 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-359.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20730
- Weakness: CWE-359
- Affected product: Apple Safari
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of user preferences. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.3, iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5, iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3, watchOS 10.3. A user's private browsing activity may be visible in Settings.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-23211?
- A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of user preferences. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.3, iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5, iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3, watchOS 10.3. A user's private browsing activity may be visible in Settings.
- How severe is CVE-2024-23211?
- CVE-2024-23211 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-23211 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-23211?
- CVE-2024-23211 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-23211?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-23211 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-23211 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20730.
- When was CVE-2024-23211 published?
- CVE-2024-23211 was published on 2024-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120304
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120306
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120309
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120310
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120339
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/27
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/33
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/34
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/36
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/39
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214056
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214059
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214060
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214061
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214063
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214056
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214061
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214063
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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