What is CVE-2024-44271?

CVE-2024-44271 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2025-08-29.

How severe is CVE-2024-44271?

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

Is CVE-2024-44271 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Apple macOS

CVE-2024-44271

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2. An app may be able to record the screen without an indicator.

EPSS: 0.001 (1.8th 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-284 — Improper Access Control

Public proof-of-concept exploits

fkie-cad/nvd-json-data-feeds

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44271?: CVE-2024-44271 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2025-08-29.
How severe is CVE-2024-44271?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-44271 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.