How severe is CVE-2024-44286?

CVE-2024-44286 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-2024-44286 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44286?

CVE-2024-44286 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44286?

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-2024-44286 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-44286 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55529.

When was CVE-2024-44286 published?

CVE-2024-44286 was published on 2026-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-44286

CVE-2024-44286 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-288.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-55529
Weakness: CWE-288
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2026-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. An attacker with physical access can input keyboard events to apps running on a locked device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44286?: This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. An attacker with physical access can input keyboard events to apps running on a locked device.
How severe is CVE-2024-44286?: CVE-2024-44286 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-2024-44286 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44286?: CVE-2024-44286 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44286?: 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-2024-44286 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-44286 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55529.
When was CVE-2024-44286 published?: CVE-2024-44286 was published on 2026-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121564

Affected products (1)

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