How severe is CVE-2024-44174?

CVE-2024-44174 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-2024-44174 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44174?

CVE-2024-44174 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44174?

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

Does CVE-2024-44174 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-44174 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40924.

When was CVE-2024-44174 published?

CVE-2024-44174 was published on 2024-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-44174

CVE-2024-44174 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-754.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40924
Weakness: CWE-754
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An attacker may be able to view restricted content from the lock screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44174?: The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An attacker may be able to view restricted content from the lock screen.
How severe is CVE-2024-44174?: CVE-2024-44174 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-2024-44174 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44174?: CVE-2024-44174 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44174?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-44174 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-44174 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40924.
When was CVE-2024-44174 published?: CVE-2024-44174 was published on 2024-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238

Affected products (1)

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