CVE-2024-40838

Name: CVE-2024-40838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-17T00:15:48.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40838 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A privacy issue was addressed by moving sensitive data to a protected location. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privacy issue was addressed by moving sensitive data to a protected location. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. A malicious app may be able to access notifications from the user's device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 15.0

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/33

Timeline

Published: Sep 17, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40838?

A privacy issue was addressed by moving sensitive data to a protected location. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. A malicious app may be able to access notifications from the user's device.

How severe is CVE-2024-40838?

CVE-2024-40838 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40838?

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-2024-40838?

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Source: NVD / NIST