How severe is CVE-2024-27853?

CVE-2024-27853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-27853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27853?

CVE-2024-27853 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27853?

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

Does CVE-2024-27853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25046.

When was CVE-2024-27853 published?

CVE-2024-27853 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27853

CVE-2024-27853 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-290.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25046
Weakness: CWE-290
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4. A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27853?: This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4. A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
How severe is CVE-2024-27853?: CVE-2024-27853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-27853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27853?: CVE-2024-27853 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-27853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25046.
When was CVE-2024-27853 published?: CVE-2024-27853 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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