CVE-2024-44286

Name: CVE-2024-44286
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-02T19:18:36.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-44286 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. An attacker with physical access can input keyboard events to apps running on a locked device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-288

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 15.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121564Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44286?

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. An attacker with physical access can input keyboard events to apps running on a locked device.

How severe is CVE-2024-44286?

CVE-2024-44286 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44286?

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-2024-44286?

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Source: NVD / NIST