CVE-2024-44269

Name: CVE-2024-44269
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-28T21:15:07.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-44269 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 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1, visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1, visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1. A malicious app may use shortcuts to access restricted files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 17.7.1
Apple	Ipados	>= 18.0, < 18.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.7.1
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 18.0, < 18.1
Apple	Macos	< 13.7.1
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.7.1
Apple	Visionos	< 2.1
Apple	Watchos	< 11.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121564
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121565Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121568Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121570Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/10
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/11
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/12
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/13
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/14
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/16
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/9

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44269?

How severe is CVE-2024-44269?

CVE-2024-44269 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44269?

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