CVE-2024-23246: Apple iOS and iPadOS · Improper Input Validation
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.1 High · fixed in 16.7.6 : patch Apple iOS and iPadOS soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 52% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 16.7.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Mar 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and iPadOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Apply the official patches provided by Apple by updating devices to iOS 16.7.6, iPadOS 16.7.6, iOS 17.4, or iPadOS 17.4. The vendor advisory confirms that the vulnerability is fixed in these versions by removing the vulnerable code. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying these updates.
Description
CVE-2024-23246 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting Apple iOS and iPadOS where a malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox. This vulnerability was addressed by removing the vulnerable code and is fixed in iOS 16.7.6, iPadOS 16.7.6, iOS 17.4, and iPadOS 17.4. The CVSS score is 8.1, indicating a high impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high confidentiality and integrity impact.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/120880 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120881 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120882 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120883 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120893 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120895 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214087 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214086 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214081 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214084 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214088 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/21 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/25 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/24 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/26 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214088 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214087 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214084 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214082 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214081 (opens in a new tab)