CVE-2024-40833

Name: CVE-2024-40833
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-29T23:15:14.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40833 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A shortcut may be able to use sensitive data with certain actions without prompting the user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 16.7.9
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.7.9
Apple	Macos	< 12.7.6
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.6.8
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120908
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120910
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120912
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/17Mailing 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
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214116Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214118Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214120Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214116
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214118
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214120

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40833?

How severe is CVE-2024-40833?

CVE-2024-40833 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40833?

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-2024-40833?

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Source: NVD / NIST