How severe is CVE-2024-23298?

CVE-2024-23298 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-23298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23298?

CVE-2024-23298 affects Apple Xcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23298?

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

Does CVE-2024-23298 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23298 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20817.

When was CVE-2024-23298 published?

CVE-2024-23298 was published on 2024-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23298

CVE-2024-23298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Xcode 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: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20817
Affected product: Apple Xcode
Published: 2024-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Xcode 15.3. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23298?: A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Xcode 15.3. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
How severe is CVE-2024-23298?: CVE-2024-23298 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-23298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23298?: CVE-2024-23298 affects Apple Xcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23298 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23298 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20817.
When was CVE-2024-23298 published?: CVE-2024-23298 was published on 2024-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:xcode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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