CVE-2024-27821

Name: CVE-2024-27821
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-14T15:13:05.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27821 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, watchOS 10.5. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, watchOS 10.5. A shortcut may output sensitive user data without consent.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 17.5
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.5
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.5
Apple	Watchos	< 10.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120902
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120903
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120905
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/10Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/12Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/16Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214101Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214104Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214101Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214104Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214106Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27821?

How severe is CVE-2024-27821?

CVE-2024-27821 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27821?

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-2024-27821?

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Source: NVD / NIST