CVE-2024-23292: Apple iOS and iPadOS · An app may be able to access information about a user's contacts
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.3 Low · fixed in 17.4 : update Apple iOS and iPadOS when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 16% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 17.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and iPadOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.4. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official patches.
Description
CVE-2024-23292 is a low-severity privacy vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app may be able to access information about a user's contacts. This issue was addressed by Apple with improved data protection and private data redaction in log entries. The vulnerability is fixed in iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, as well as macOS Sonoma 14.4. The CVSS score is 3.3, indicating low impact, with the attack vector requiring local access and user interaction. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Apple’s advisory confirms the availability of an official fix and recommends updating to the patched versions.
References
- 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/HT214081 (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)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214084 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214081 (opens in a new tab)