What is CVE-2024-40792?

CVE-2024-40792 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2024-10-28.

How severe is CVE-2024-40792?

Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Apple macOS

CVE-2024-40792

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. A malicious app may be able to change network settings.

EPSS: 0.002 (4.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

product-security@apple.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40792?: CVE-2024-40792 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2024-10-28.
How severe is CVE-2024-40792?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.