CVE-2024-44147: Apple iOS and iPadOS · An app may gain unauthorized access to Local Network
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.7 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and iPadOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-44147, organizations and users should promptly update all affected Apple devices to iOS 18 or iPadOS 18, where the vulnerability has been addressed through improved state management. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict app vetting policies, limiting installation to trusted sources such as the official Apple App Store and employing Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to control app permissions and network access. Network segmentation can reduce the impact by isolating critical systems from general user devices. Monitoring network traffic for unusual local network communications from mobile devices can help detect exploitation attempts. Additionally, educating users about the risks of installing untrusted apps and regularly reviewing app permissions related to local network access will further reduce exposure. For high-security environments, consider disabling local network access permissions for apps unless explicitly required. Finally, maintain an inventory of devices and OS versions to ensure timely updates and compliance with security policies.
Description
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. An app may gain unauthorized access to Local Network.