How severe is CVE-2024-40794?

CVE-2024-40794 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40794 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40794?

CVE-2024-40794 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40794?

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

Does CVE-2024-40794 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40794 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38635.

When was CVE-2024-40794 published?

CVE-2024-40794 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40794

CVE-2024-40794 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38635
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2024-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6. Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40794?: This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6. Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2024-40794?: CVE-2024-40794 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40794 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40794?: CVE-2024-40794 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40794?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40794 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40794 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38635.
When was CVE-2024-40794 published?: CVE-2024-40794 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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