How severe is CVE-2024-40862?

CVE-2024-40862 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-2024-40862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40862?

CVE-2024-40862 affects Apple Xcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40862?

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

Does CVE-2024-40862 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40862 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38696.

When was CVE-2024-40862 published?

CVE-2024-40862 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40862

CVE-2024-40862 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Xcode 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38696
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apple Xcode
Published: 2024-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A privacy issue was addressed by removing sensitive data. This issue is fixed in Xcode 16. An attacker may be able to determine the Apple ID of the owner of the computer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40862?: A privacy issue was addressed by removing sensitive data. This issue is fixed in Xcode 16. An attacker may be able to determine the Apple ID of the owner of the computer.
How severe is CVE-2024-40862?: CVE-2024-40862 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-2024-40862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40862?: CVE-2024-40862 affects Apple Xcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40862?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40862 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40862 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38696.
When was CVE-2024-40862 published?: CVE-2024-40862 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:xcode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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