How severe is CVE-2024-40594?

CVE-2024-40594 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40594 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40594?

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

Does CVE-2024-40594 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40594 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38530.

When was CVE-2024-40594 published?

CVE-2024-40594 was published on 2024-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40594

CVE-2024-40594 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38530
Weakness: CWE-312
Published: 2024-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The OpenAI ChatGPT app before 2024-07-05 for macOS opts out of the sandbox, and stores conversations in cleartext in a location accessible to other apps.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40594?: The OpenAI ChatGPT app before 2024-07-05 for macOS opts out of the sandbox, and stores conversations in cleartext in a location accessible to other apps.
How severe is CVE-2024-40594?: CVE-2024-40594 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40594 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40594?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40594 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40594 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38530.
When was CVE-2024-40594 published?: CVE-2024-40594 was published on 2024-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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