CVE-2024-54526
CVE-2024-54526 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52622
- Affected product: Apple Ipados
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2, tvOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2. A malicious app may be able to access private information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-54526?
- The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2, tvOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2. A malicious app may be able to access private information.
- How severe is CVE-2024-54526?
- CVE-2024-54526 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-54526 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-54526?
- CVE-2024-54526 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-54526?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-54526 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-54526 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52622.
- When was CVE-2024-54526 published?
- CVE-2024-54526 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121837
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121840
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121842
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121843
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121844
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/11
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/5
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/7
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/9
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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