Auth bypass in Apple macOS

CVE-2024-44305

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.001 (4.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-863 — Incorrect Authorization

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44305?: CVE-2024-44305 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-03-21.
How severe is CVE-2024-44305?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.