How severe is CVE-2024-54512?

CVE-2024-54512 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-54512 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-2024-54512?

CVE-2024-54512 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54512?

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

Does CVE-2024-54512 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-54512 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52610.

When was CVE-2024-54512 published?

CVE-2024-54512 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-54512

CVE-2024-54512 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52610
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2025-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed by removing the relevant flags. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2. A system binary could be used to fingerprint a user's Apple Account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-54512?: The issue was addressed by removing the relevant flags. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2. A system binary could be used to fingerprint a user's Apple Account.
How severe is CVE-2024-54512?: CVE-2024-54512 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-54512 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-2024-54512?: CVE-2024-54512 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-54512 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-54512 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52610.
When was CVE-2024-54512 published?: CVE-2024-54512 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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