How severe is CVE-2024-40829?

CVE-2024-40829 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40829 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40829?

CVE-2024-40829 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40829?

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

Does CVE-2024-40829 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40829 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38667.

When was CVE-2024-40829 published?

CVE-2024-40829 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40829

CVE-2024-40829 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38667
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2024-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8, watchOS 10.6. An attacker may be able to view restricted content from the lock screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40829?: The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8, watchOS 10.6. An attacker may be able to view restricted content from the lock screen.
How severe is CVE-2024-40829?: CVE-2024-40829 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40829 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40829?: CVE-2024-40829 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40829?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40829 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40829 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38667.
When was CVE-2024-40829 published?: CVE-2024-40829 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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