Auth bypass in Apple macOS
CVE-2024-40807
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A shortcut may be able to use sensitive data with certain actions without prompting the user.
EPSS: 0.002 (14.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Apple Macos — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- product-security@apple.com
- product-security@apple.com
- product-security@apple.com
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-40807?
- CVE-2024-40807 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2024-07-29.
- How severe is CVE-2024-40807?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.