CVE-2024-40850: 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 17.7 : update Apple iOS and iPadOS when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 19% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 17.7
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 16 Sep 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 should immediately deploy the security updates released by Apple for iOS 17.7, iPadOS 17.7, macOS Sequoia 15, Sonoma 14.7, Ventura 13.7, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, and watchOS 11. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict app vetting policies, limiting installation to trusted sources such as the Apple App Store with rigorous review processes. Employ Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to control app permissions and monitor for unusual app behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. Educate users about the risks of installing untrusted applications and the importance of timely updates. Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of identifying anomalous file access patterns. Regularly audit device configurations and access controls to minimize local privilege escalation opportunities. Finally, maintain robust data encryption and access logging to detect and mitigate potential data exposures.
Description
A file access issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, watchOS 11. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/121234 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121238 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121240 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121246 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121247 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121248 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121249 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121250 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/40 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/39 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/36 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/33 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/41 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/32 (opens in a new tab)