How severe is CVE-2024-44193?

CVE-2024-44193 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-44193 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44193?

CVE-2024-44193 affects Apple Itunes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44193?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-44193 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-44193 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40941.

When was CVE-2024-44193 published?

CVE-2024-44193 was published on 2024-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-44193

CVE-2024-44193 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40941
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Apple Itunes
Published: 2024-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.13.3 for Windows. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44193?: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.13.3 for Windows. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-44193?: CVE-2024-44193 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-44193 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44193?: CVE-2024-44193 affects Apple Itunes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44193?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-44193 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-44193 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40941.
When was CVE-2024-44193 published?: CVE-2024-44193 was published on 2024-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121328

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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