How severe is CVE-2024-27881?

CVE-2024-27881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-27881 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27881?

CVE-2024-27881 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27881?

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

Does CVE-2024-27881 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27881 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25074.

When was CVE-2024-27881 published?

CVE-2024-27881 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27881

CVE-2024-27881 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-359.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25074
Weakness: CWE-359
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 Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. An app may be able to access information about a user’s contacts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27881?: A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. An app may be able to access information about a user’s contacts.
How severe is CVE-2024-27881?: CVE-2024-27881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-27881 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27881?: CVE-2024-27881 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27881?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-27881 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27881 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25074.
When was CVE-2024-27881 published?: CVE-2024-27881 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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