CVE-2024-40833
CVE-2024-40833 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados 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.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38671
- Affected product: Apple Ipados
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A shortcut may be able to use sensitive data with certain actions without prompting the user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-40833?
- A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A shortcut may be able to use sensitive data with certain actions without prompting the user.
- How severe is CVE-2024-40833?
- CVE-2024-40833 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-2024-40833 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-40833?
- CVE-2024-40833 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-40833?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-40833 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-40833 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38671.
- When was CVE-2024-40833 published?
- CVE-2024-40833 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120908
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120910
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120912
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/17
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/19
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/20
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214116
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214118
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214120
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214116
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214118
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214120
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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