CVE-2024-40857
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.54%
Last modified
CVE-2024-40857 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 18, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, watchOS 11. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 18, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, watchOS 11. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross site scripting.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 18.0 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 18.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 18.0 |
| Apple | Macos | < 15.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 18.0 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 2.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 11.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121240Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121241Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121248Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121249Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121250Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-40857?
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 18, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, watchOS 11. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross site scripting.
How severe is CVE-2024-40857?
CVE-2024-40857 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40857?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2024
- CVE-2024-40851This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a…2.4
- CVE-2024-40852This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a…5.3
- CVE-2024-40853This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a…3.3
- CVE-2024-40854A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved me…5.5
- CVE-2024-40855The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is …5.5
- CVE-2024-40856An integrity issue was addressed with Beacon Protection. Thi…7.5
- CVE-2024-40858A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictio…7.1
- CVE-2024-40859A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictio…5.5
- CVE-2024-4086The CM Tooltip Glossary – Powerful Glossary Plugin plugin fo…4.3
- CVE-2024-40860A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue…5.5
- CVE-2024-40861The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is …7.8
- CVE-2024-40862A privacy issue was addressed by removing sensitive data. Th…5.3
Are you affected by CVE-2024-40857?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST