CVE-2024-44148: Apple macOS · An app may be able to break out of its sandbox
Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 10.0 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 51% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately update all macOS systems to macOS Sequoia 15 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed.
- Until patching is complete, restrict installation of untrusted or unsigned applications using macOS Gatekeeper and System Integrity Protection (SIP).
- Employ application whitelisting to limit execution to approved software only.
- Monitor system logs and behavior for signs of sandbox escape attempts or unusual file attribute manipulations.
- Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of detecting privilege escalation and sandbox escape indicators.
- Educate users and administrators about the risks of running untrusted applications and the importance of timely updates.
- For managed environments, deploy configuration profiles that enforce strict sandboxing policies and limit app permissions.
- Regularly audit macOS devices for compliance with security policies and patch levels.
- Coordinate with Apple support channels for any interim mitigations or advisories.
- Review network segmentation and access controls to limit potential lateral movement if a device is compromised.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved validation of file attributes. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.