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CVE-2024-40798: Apple iOS and iPadOS · Information Exposure

Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.3 Low · fixed in 16.7.9 : update Apple iOS and iPadOS when convenient.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
3.3Low
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 23% 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:L/I:N/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 29 Jul 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
Apple iOS and iPadOSAffected
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Fixed in–

AI-suggested

To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations and users should promptly update affected Apple devices to iOS 16.7.9, iPadOS 16.7.9, or the corresponding macOS versions (Monterey 12.7.6, Sonoma 14.6, Ventura 13.6.8) where the issue is fixed. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict app installation policies, limiting apps to those from trusted sources and using Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to control app permissions and monitor for suspicious activity. Employing app sandboxing and restricting background app access to sensitive data can further reduce risk. Users should be educated about the risks of installing untrusted apps and the importance of applying system updates promptly. Regular audits of installed apps and their permissions can help detect unauthorized access attempts. Additionally, monitoring device logs for unusual access patterns to Safari data may provide early warning of exploitation attempts.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. An app may be able to read Safari's browsing history.

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