How severe is CVE-2024-44145?

CVE-2024-44145 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-44145 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44145?

CVE-2024-44145 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-2024-44145?

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

Does CVE-2024-44145 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-44145 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40898.

When was CVE-2024-44145 published?

CVE-2024-44145 was published on 2024-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-44145

CVE-2024-44145 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40898
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2024-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15. An attacker with physical access to a macOS device with Sidecar enabled may be able to bypass the Lock Screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44145?: This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15. An attacker with physical access to a macOS device with Sidecar enabled may be able to bypass the Lock Screen.
How severe is CVE-2024-44145?: CVE-2024-44145 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-44145 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44145?: CVE-2024-44145 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-2024-44145?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-44145 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-44145 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40898.
When was CVE-2024-44145 published?: CVE-2024-44145 was published on 2024-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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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