How severe is CVE-2024-27837?

CVE-2024-27837 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-27837 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27837?

CVE-2024-27837 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27837?

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

Does CVE-2024-27837 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27837 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25030.

When was CVE-2024-27837 published?

CVE-2024-27837 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27837

CVE-2024-27837 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos 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-280.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25030
Weakness: CWE-280
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A downgrade issue was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5. A local attacker may gain access to Keychain items.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27837?: A downgrade issue was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5. A local attacker may gain access to Keychain items.
How severe is CVE-2024-27837?: CVE-2024-27837 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-27837 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27837?: CVE-2024-27837 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27837?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-27837 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27837 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25030.
When was CVE-2024-27837 published?: CVE-2024-27837 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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