CVE-2024-40812: Apple iOS and iPadOS · A shortcut may be able to bypass Internet permission requirements
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 16.7.9 : patch Apple iOS and iPadOS soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 21% 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:H/A:HExploitation 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 2026-10-26.
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 patched versions: iOS 16.7.9 or 17.6, iPadOS 16.7.9 or 17.6, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8, visionOS 1.3, and watchOS 10.6. Beyond patching, administrators should audit and restrict the use of shortcuts, especially those obtained from untrusted sources. Implement mobile device management (MDM) policies to control shortcut permissions and monitor network activities initiated by shortcuts. Educate users about the risks of installing shortcuts from unknown origins and enforce strict app and shortcut vetting processes. Network-level controls such as firewall rules and intrusion detection systems can help detect anomalous traffic originating from Apple devices. Regularly review device configurations and permissions to ensure compliance with security policies. Finally, maintain up-to-date threat intelligence to respond quickly if exploitation attempts emerge.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. 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, visionOS 1.3, watchOS 10.6. A shortcut may be able to bypass Internet permission requirements.
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/120915 (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/HT214123 (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/23 (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/HT214123 (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)