How severe is CVE-2024-40792?

CVE-2024-40792 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40792 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40792?

CVE-2024-40792 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40792?

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

Does CVE-2024-40792 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40792 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38633.

When was CVE-2024-40792 published?

CVE-2024-40792 was published on 2024-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40792

CVE-2024-40792 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38633
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. A malicious app may be able to change network settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40792?: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. A malicious app may be able to change network settings.
How severe is CVE-2024-40792?: CVE-2024-40792 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40792 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40792?: CVE-2024-40792 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40792?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40792 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40792 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38633.
When was CVE-2024-40792 published?: CVE-2024-40792 was published on 2024-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238

Affected products (1)

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