How severe is CVE-2024-40778?

CVE-2024-40778 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-2024-40778 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40778?

CVE-2024-40778 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40778?

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

Does CVE-2024-40778 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40778 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38619.

When was CVE-2024-40778 published?

CVE-2024-40778 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40778

CVE-2024-40778 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38619
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
Published: 2024-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40778?: An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2024-40778?: CVE-2024-40778 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-2024-40778 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40778?: CVE-2024-40778 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40778?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40778 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40778 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38619.
When was CVE-2024-40778 published?: CVE-2024-40778 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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