CVE-2024-27853

Name: CVE-2024-27853
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-29T23:15:10.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27853 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4. A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-290

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 14.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120895
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214084Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214084Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 29, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27853?

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4. A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

How severe is CVE-2024-27853?

CVE-2024-27853 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27853?

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-2024-27853?

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Source: NVD / NIST