VulnerabilityPublished 3 Oct 2024Updated 2 Apr 2026

CVE-2024-44204: Apple iOS and iPadOS · A user's saved passwords may be read aloud by VoiceOver

Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 18.0.1 : update Apple iOS and iPadOS when convenient.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

5.5Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 5.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 92% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch: Available – fixed in 18.0.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector: Local
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Local: The vulnerable component is not bound to the network stack and the attacker’s path is via read/write/execute capabilities. Either: the attacker exploits the vulnerability by accessing the target system locally (e.g., keyboard, console), or remotely (e.g., SSH); or the attacker relies on User Interaction by another person to perform actions required to exploit the vulnerability (e.g., tricking a legitimate user into opening a malicious document).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: Low: The attacker is authorized with (i.e., requires) privileges that provide basic user capabilities that could normally affect only settings and files owned by a user. Alternatively, an attacker with Low privileges may have the ability to cause an impact only to non-sensitive resources.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: High: There is total loss of confidentiality, resulting in all resources within the impacted component being divulged to the attacker. Alternatively, access to only some restricted information is obtained, but the disclosed information presents a direct, serious impact.
Integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Oct 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.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC or the CVSS exploit maturity reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
Apple iOS and iPadOS	Affected =0	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2024-44204, organizations and users should immediately update all affected Apple devices to iOS and iPadOS version 18.0.1 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Restrict physical and local access to devices, especially those used by individuals relying on VoiceOver, to prevent unauthorized exploitation. Implement device management policies that enforce strong authentication and automatic locking to reduce the risk of local access by attackers. Educate users about the risks of leaving devices unattended and the importance of applying security updates promptly. For organizations, consider auditing accessibility feature usage and sensitive data exposure risks as part of security assessments. Additionally, monitor for unusual activity that could indicate attempts to exploit this vulnerability. Developers and security teams should review accessibility feature implementations to ensure robust validation and data protection controls are in place. Finally, maintain an inventory of Apple devices and ensure compliance with patch management policies to reduce exposure.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1. A user's saved passwords may be read aloud by VoiceOver.

Impact

The primary impact of CVE-2024-44204 is the unauthorized disclosure of saved passwords through the VoiceOver feature, compromising user confidentiality. This could lead to credential theft if an attacker gains local access to a device, potentially enabling further unauthorized access to user accounts and services. Organizations with employees using Apple mobile devices and accessibility features may face increased risk of insider threats or physical device compromise leading to data breaches. While the vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability, the exposure of passwords can facilitate lateral movement, privilege escalation, or identity theft. The requirement for local access limits remote exploitation, but stolen or lost devices become more vulnerable. This risk is particularly acute in environments where devices are shared, or physical security is weak. The vulnerability also raises concerns about the security of accessibility features, which are critical for compliance with accessibility laws and for supporting users with disabilities. Failure to patch could result in reputational damage and regulatory consequences for organizations handling sensitive data on affected devices.

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