CVE-2024-23275: Apple macOS · An app may be able to access protected user data
Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.7 Medium · fixed in 12.7.4 : update Apple macOS when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 12.7.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/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 macOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Apple has released official patches that fix this vulnerability in macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.4. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the risk. Since the vulnerability requires local access and user interaction, limiting local access to trusted users and applying the official patches are the primary recommended mitigations.
Description
CVE-2024-23275 is a race condition vulnerability in Apple macOS affecting the PackageKit component. This flaw could allow an app to bypass certain Privacy preferences and access protected user data. Apple addressed the issue by adding additional validation and improved checks. The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.4. The CVSS score is 4.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/120884 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120886 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120895 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214083 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214085 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214084 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/21 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/22 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/23 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214085 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214084 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214083 (opens in a new tab)