CVE-2024-44290: Apple iOS and iPadOS · An app may be able to determine a user’s current location
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.3 Low · fixed in 18.1 : update Apple iOS and iPadOS when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 10% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 18.1
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 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and iPadOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
This vulnerability is fixed in iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and watchOS 11.1. Users and administrators should update affected Apple devices to these versions or later to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Description
A vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS allows an app to potentially determine a user's current location due to insufficient redaction of sensitive information. This issue has been addressed and fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, as well as macOS Sequoia 15.1 and watchOS 11.1. The vulnerability has a low severity rating with a CVSS score of 3.3. It requires local access with user interaction and does not impact integrity or availability.