CVE-2024-44248VulnerabilityPublished 11 Dec 2024Updated 2 Apr 2026

CVE-2024-44248: Apple macOS · A user with screen sharing access may be able to view another user's screen

Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium · fixed in 15.1 : update Apple macOS when convenient.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

6.5Medium

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

EPSS: 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 56% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch: Available – fixed in 15.1

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

Attack Vector: Network
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: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
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 11 Dec 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 2026-10-26.

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 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 macOS	Affected =0	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Organizations should immediately verify the macOS versions deployed and prioritize patching to macOS Sequoia 15.1, Sonoma 14.7.2, or Ventura 13.7.2 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Restrict screen sharing access strictly to trusted users and enforce the principle of least privilege to minimize the number of users who can exploit this flaw. Implement monitoring and auditing of screen sharing sessions to detect unusual or unauthorized access patterns. Consider disabling screen sharing entirely if not required or using alternative secure remote access solutions with stronger session isolation. Educate users and administrators about the risks of screen sharing and the importance of applying security updates promptly. Employ network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of screen sharing services to trusted networks and users only. Regularly review and update access permissions to ensure that only necessary personnel retain screen sharing privileges. Finally, maintain an incident response plan to quickly address any suspected unauthorized access incidents.

Description

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. A user with screen sharing access may be able to view another user's screen.

Impact

The primary impact of CVE-2024-44248 is the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information displayed on another user's screen, violating confidentiality. This can lead to exposure of sensitive corporate data, personal information, or intellectual property, especially in environments where screen sharing is used for remote support, collaboration, or administration. Since the vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability, the risk is confined to information leakage. The requirement for existing screen sharing privileges reduces the risk of widespread exploitation but does not eliminate it, particularly in organizations with lax access controls or insider threats. The vulnerability could be exploited by malicious insiders or attackers who have gained limited access to screen sharing capabilities, enabling lateral movement or espionage. The absence of known exploits in the wild suggests limited current exploitation but does not preclude future attacks. Organizations relying heavily on macOS for critical operations, remote work, or support functions are at increased risk of sensitive data exposure if unpatched.

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