CVE-2024-44206: A user may be able to bypass some web content restrictions in Apple Safari
CVE-2024-44206 is a medium severity vulnerability in Apple Safari related to the handling of URL protocols. The issue could allow a user to bypass some web content restrictions. Apple addressed this vulnerability with improved logic in Safari 17. 6 and corresponding updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sonoma, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5. 4, indicating a moderate impact on confidentiality and integrity without affecting availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apple Safari involves improper handling of URL protocols that could enable a user to bypass certain web content restrictions. The issue was resolved by Apple through improved logic in the handling of these protocols. The fix is included in Safari 17.6 and related OS updates (iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, tvOS 17.6, visionOS 1.3, watchOS 10.6). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access with low complexity and low privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent.
Potential Impact
A user may bypass some web content restrictions, potentially exposing restricted content or functionality that should be blocked. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity at a low level, with no impact on availability. There are no reports of exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in Safari 17.6 and the corresponding OS updates listed. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory stating the issue is fixed in these versions.
CVE-2024-44206: A user may be able to bypass some web content restrictions in Apple Safari
Description
CVE-2024-44206 is a medium severity vulnerability in Apple Safari related to the handling of URL protocols. The issue could allow a user to bypass some web content restrictions. Apple addressed this vulnerability with improved logic in Safari 17. 6 and corresponding updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sonoma, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5. 4, indicating a moderate impact on confidentiality and integrity without affecting availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apple Safari involves improper handling of URL protocols that could enable a user to bypass certain web content restrictions. The issue was resolved by Apple through improved logic in the handling of these protocols. The fix is included in Safari 17.6 and related OS updates (iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, tvOS 17.6, visionOS 1.3, watchOS 10.6). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access with low complexity and low privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent.
Potential Impact
A user may bypass some web content restrictions, potentially exposing restricted content or functionality that should be blocked. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity at a low level, with no impact on availability. There are no reports of exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in Safari 17.6 and the corresponding OS updates listed. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory stating the issue is fixed in these versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-20T21:42:05.938Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb82ce6bfc5ba1df6ea74
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:44 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:27:48 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:57:02 PM
Views: 26
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