How severe is CVE-2024-27808?

CVE-2024-27808 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-27808 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27808?

CVE-2024-27808 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27808?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-27808 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27808 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25001.

When was CVE-2024-27808 published?

CVE-2024-27808 was published on 2024-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27808

CVE-2024-27808 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-786.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25001
Weakness: CWE-786
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2024-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.5, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5. Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27808?: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.5, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5. Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-27808?: CVE-2024-27808 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-27808 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27808?: CVE-2024-27808 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27808?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-27808 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27808 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25001.
When was CVE-2024-27808 published?: CVE-2024-27808 was published on 2024-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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