How severe is CVE-2024-44246?

CVE-2024-44246 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-2024-44246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44246?

CVE-2024-44246 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44246?

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

Does CVE-2024-44246 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-44246 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41215.

When was CVE-2024-44246 published?

CVE-2024-44246 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-44246

CVE-2024-44246 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41215
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2024-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved routing of Safari-originated requests. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.2, iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.2. On a device with Private Relay enabled, adding a website to the Safari Reading List may reveal the originating IP address to the website.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44246?: The issue was addressed with improved routing of Safari-originated requests. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.2, iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.2. On a device with Private Relay enabled, adding a website to the Safari Reading List may reveal the originating IP address to the website.
How severe is CVE-2024-44246?: CVE-2024-44246 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-2024-44246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44246?: CVE-2024-44246 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44246?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-44246 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-44246 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41215.
When was CVE-2024-44246 published?: CVE-2024-44246 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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