CVE-2024-44286: Apple macOS · An attacker with physical access can input keyboard events to apps running on a locked device
Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High : upgrade to 15.1 soon.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 27% 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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 29 Oct 2026.
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
This vulnerability is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1 through improved state management. Users and administrators should update affected macOS devices to version 15.1 or later to remediate this issue. Since this is not a cloud service, patching the endpoint is required. There are no vendor advisories indicating that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated without patching.
Description
CVE-2024-44286 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS that allows an attacker with physical access to input keyboard events to applications running on a locked device. This issue was addressed through improved state management and fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5. It does not require user interaction or privileges and can be exploited remotely only with physical access. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.