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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

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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

CVSS 3.1 base score
3.3Low
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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: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 macOSAffected
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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.

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