CVE-2024-44206

Name: CVE-2024-44206
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-24T17:15:16.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-44206 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in the handling of URL protocols was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, tvOS 17.6, visionOS 1.3, watchOS 10.6. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in the handling of URL protocols was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, tvOS 17.6, visionOS 1.3, watchOS 10.6. A user may be able to bypass some web content restrictions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 17.6
Apple	Ipados	< 17.6
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.6
Apple	Macos	< 14.6
Apple	Tvos	< 17.6
Apple	Visionos	< 1.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120909Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120913Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120914Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120915Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120916Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Nov/6

Timeline

Published: Oct 24, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44206?

How severe is CVE-2024-44206?

CVE-2024-44206 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44206?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST