How severe is CVE-2024-44259?

CVE-2024-44259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-44259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44259?

CVE-2024-44259 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44259?

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-2024-44259 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-44259 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40979.

When was CVE-2024-44259 published?

CVE-2024-44259 was published on 2024-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-44259

CVE-2024-44259 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40979
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2024-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.1, iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, visionOS 2.1. An attacker may be able to misuse a trust relationship to download malicious content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44259?: This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.1, iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, visionOS 2.1. An attacker may be able to misuse a trust relationship to download malicious content.
How severe is CVE-2024-44259?: CVE-2024-44259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-44259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44259?: CVE-2024-44259 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44259?: 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-2024-44259 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-44259 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40979.
When was CVE-2024-44259 published?: CVE-2024-44259 was published on 2024-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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