What is CVE-2024-44303?

CVE-2024-44303 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-04-02.

How severe is CVE-2024-44303?

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

Vulnerability in Apple macOS

CVE-2024-44303

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. A malicious application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

EPSS: 0.003 (19.7th 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-284 — Improper Access Control

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44303?: CVE-2024-44303 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-04-02.
How severe is CVE-2024-44303?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.