CVE-2024-40832: Apple macOS · An app may be able to view a contact's phone number in system logs
Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.3 Low · fixed in 14.6 : update Apple macOS when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 14% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 14.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/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 macOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-40832, organizations should ensure all macOS devices are updated to macOS Sonoma 14.6 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. Implement strict application control policies to limit the installation and execution of untrusted or unnecessary apps, reducing the risk of local exploitation. Employ endpoint protection solutions that monitor and restrict unauthorized access to system logs and sensitive data. Regularly audit system logs and access permissions to detect unusual access patterns. Educate users about the risks of installing unverified software. For high-security environments, consider restricting local user privileges further and using mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies. Monitoring for anomalous app behavior that attempts to access system logs can also help detect exploitation attempts early.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. An app may be able to view a contact's phone number in system logs.