How severe is CVE-2024-23260?

CVE-2024-23260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-23260 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23260?

CVE-2024-23260 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23260?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-23260 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23260 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20779.

When was CVE-2024-23260 published?

CVE-2024-23260 was published on 2024-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23260

CVE-2024-23260 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20779
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed by removing additional entitlements. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23260?: This issue was addressed by removing additional entitlements. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2024-23260?: CVE-2024-23260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-23260 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23260?: CVE-2024-23260 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23260?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23260 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23260 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20779.
When was CVE-2024-23260 published?: CVE-2024-23260 was published on 2024-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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