CVE-2024-40774: Apple iOS and iPadOS · An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.9 Medium · fixed in 17.6 : update Apple iOS and iPadOS when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 26% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 17.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Jul 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
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, and macOS Ventura 13.6.8. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the risk. Since the vendor advisory confirms the issue is fixed, no additional mitigation steps are required beyond updating to the patched versions.
Description
CVE-2024-40774 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Ventura where an app may bypass Privacy preferences due to a downgrade issue. This issue was addressed by Apple through additional code-signing restrictions and improved state management. The vulnerability affects devices from iPhone XS and later, various iPad Pro models, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 6th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later. The fix is included in iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, and macOS Ventura 13.6.8, released on July 29, 2024. The CVSS score is 5.9, indicating a medium severity level.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/120909 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120910 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120911 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120912 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120914 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/120916 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214117 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214120 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214124 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214122 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214118 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/16 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/21 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/20 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/22 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/19 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214124 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214122 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214120 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214119 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214118 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214117 (opens in a new tab)