What is CVE-2024-44228?

CVE-2024-44228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Xcode, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-10-28.

How severe is CVE-2024-44228?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Apple Xcode

CVE-2024-44228

This issue was addressed with improved permissions checking. This issue is fixed in Xcode 16. An app may be able to inherit Xcode permissions and access user data.

EPSS: 0.004 (33.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Apple Xcode — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

product-security@apple.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44228?: CVE-2024-44228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Xcode, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-10-28.
How severe is CVE-2024-44228?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.