How severe is CVE-2024-40831?

CVE-2024-40831 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40831 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40831?

CVE-2024-40831 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40831?

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

Does CVE-2024-40831 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40831 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38669.

When was CVE-2024-40831 published?

CVE-2024-40831 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40831

CVE-2024-40831 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-281.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38669
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to access a user's Photos Library.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40831?: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to access a user's Photos Library.
How severe is CVE-2024-40831?: CVE-2024-40831 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40831 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40831?: CVE-2024-40831 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40831?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40831 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40831 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38669.
When was CVE-2024-40831 published?: CVE-2024-40831 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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