What is CVE-2024-40814?

CVE-2024-40814 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2024-07-29.

How severe is CVE-2024-40814?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.

Auth bypass in Apple macOS

CVE-2024-40814

A downgrade issue was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.7. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

EPSS: 0.002 (15.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-285 — Improper Authorization

References

product-security@apple.com
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af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Vendor Advisory)
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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40814?: CVE-2024-40814 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2024-07-29.
How severe is CVE-2024-40814?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.