How severe is CVE-2024-27809?

CVE-2024-27809 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-27809 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27809?

CVE-2024-27809 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27809?

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

Does CVE-2024-27809 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27809 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25002.

When was CVE-2024-27809 published?

CVE-2024-27809 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27809

CVE-2024-27809 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% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25002
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. 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-2024-27809?: A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2024-27809?: CVE-2024-27809 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-27809 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27809?: CVE-2024-27809 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27809?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-27809 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27809 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25002.
When was CVE-2024-27809 published?: CVE-2024-27809 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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