CVE-2024-23238

Name: CVE-2024-23238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-08T02:15:48.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-23238 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4. An app may be able to edit NVRAM variables.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120895
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/21Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214084Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214084

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23238?

An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4. An app may be able to edit NVRAM variables.

How severe is CVE-2024-23238?

CVE-2024-23238 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23238?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-23238?

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Source: NVD / NIST