How severe is CVE-2024-40785?

CVE-2024-40785 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40785 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40785?

CVE-2024-40785 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40785?

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

Does CVE-2024-40785 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40785 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38626.

When was CVE-2024-40785 published?

CVE-2024-40785 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40785

CVE-2024-40785 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38626
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
Published: 2024-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.6, iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, tvOS 17.6, visionOS 1.3, watchOS 10.6. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to a cross site scripting attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40785?: This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.6, iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, tvOS 17.6, visionOS 1.3, watchOS 10.6. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to a cross site scripting attack.
How severe is CVE-2024-40785?: CVE-2024-40785 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40785 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40785?: CVE-2024-40785 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40785?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40785 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40785 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38626.
When was CVE-2024-40785 published?: CVE-2024-40785 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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