CVE-2024-40787

Name: CVE-2024-40787
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-29T23:15:12.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40787 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by adding an additional prompt for user consent. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8, watchOS 10.6. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed by adding an additional prompt for user consent. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8, watchOS 10.6. A shortcut may be able to bypass Internet permission requirements.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 17.6
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.6
Apple	Macos	< 12.7.6
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.6.8
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.6
Apple	Watchos	< 10.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120909
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120910
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120912
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120916
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/19Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214117Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214118Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214120Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214124Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214117
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214118
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214120
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214124

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40787?

How severe is CVE-2024-40787?

CVE-2024-40787 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40787?

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-2024-40787?

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Source: NVD / NIST