What is CVE-2024-44286?

CVE-2024-44286 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-04-02.

How severe is CVE-2024-44286?

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

Vulnerability in Apple macOS

CVE-2024-44286

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. An attacker with physical access can input keyboard events to apps running on a locked device.

EPSS: 0.003 (26.5th 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 Macos — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-288 — Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44286?: CVE-2024-44286 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-04-02.
How severe is CVE-2024-44286?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.