CVE-2024-44210: Apple macOS · An app may be able to access user-sensitive data
Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.3 Low : upgrade to 15.1 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 15.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Jan 2026
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
Upgrade Apple macOS to 15.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ApplemacOS | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-44210, organizations and users should promptly update all macOS devices to version Sequoia 15.1 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict application control policies to limit the installation and execution of untrusted or unsigned applications, reducing the risk of malicious apps exploiting this vulnerability. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of monitoring for suspicious local application behaviors that attempt to access sensitive data. Educate users about the risks of running untrusted applications and the importance of verifying app sources. Implement least privilege principles to restrict user permissions and reduce the potential impact of local exploits. Regularly audit installed applications and system logs for unusual access patterns to sensitive data. Finally, maintain robust backup and incident response plans to quickly respond to any data exposure incidents.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved permissions checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.