How severe is CVE-2024-27886?

CVE-2024-27886 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-27886 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27886?

CVE-2024-27886 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27886?

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

Does CVE-2024-27886 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27886 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25079.

When was CVE-2024-27886 published?

CVE-2024-27886 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27886

CVE-2024-27886 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-783.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25079
Weakness: CWE-783
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Ventura 13.7. An unprivileged app may be able to log keystrokes in other apps including those using secure input mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27886?: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Ventura 13.7. An unprivileged app may be able to log keystrokes in other apps including those using secure input mode.
How severe is CVE-2024-27886?: CVE-2024-27886 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-27886 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27886?: CVE-2024-27886 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27886?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-27886 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27886 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25079.
When was CVE-2024-27886 published?: CVE-2024-27886 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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