CVE-2024-54490

Name: CVE-2024-54490
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-12T02:15:30.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-54490 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2. A local attacker may gain access to user's Keychain items.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-346

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 15.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Dec/7

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54490?

This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2. A local attacker may gain access to user's Keychain items.

How severe is CVE-2024-54490?

CVE-2024-54490 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54490?

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-2024-54490?

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Source: NVD / NIST