CVE-2024-40793: Apple iOS and iPadOS · An app may be able to access user-sensitive data
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 16.7.9 : update Apple iOS and iPadOS when convenient.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 22% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 16.7.9
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and iPadOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations and users should immediately update affected Apple devices to the fixed versions: iOS 16.7.9 or later, iPadOS 16.7.9 or later, iOS 17.6 or later, iPadOS 17.6 or later, macOS Monterey 12.7.6 or later, macOS Sonoma 14.6 or later, macOS Ventura 13.6.8 or later, and watchOS 10.6 or later. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict app vetting policies, limiting app installations to trusted sources such as the Apple App Store, and consider mobile device management (MDM) solutions to control app permissions and monitor device compliance. Employing runtime protections and behavioral monitoring can help detect anomalous app activities indicative of data exfiltration attempts. Educating users about the risks of installing untrusted apps and maintaining regular audits of installed applications can further reduce exposure. For high-security environments, consider restricting the use of personal devices or enforcing stricter app whitelisting policies.
Description
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8, watchOS 10.6. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/120908 (opens in a new tab)
- 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/120916 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214117 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT214116 (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/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/17 (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/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)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT214116 (opens in a new tab)