CVE-2024-54488: Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2024-54488 is a logic vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that allowed photos in the Hidden Photos Album to be viewed without authentication. This issue was addressed by Apple through improved file handling and fixed in iOS 18. 2, iPadOS 18. 2, iPadOS 17. 7. 3, and several macOS versions. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5. 3. It does not require user interaction or privileges to exploit and impacts confidentiality by allowing unauthorized viewing of hidden photos. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-54488 is a logic issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS where photos stored in the Hidden Photos Album could be accessed without proper authentication. Apple resolved this vulnerability by improving file handling mechanisms. The fix is included in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, Sonoma 14.7.2, and Ventura 13.7.2. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity, with an attack vector of network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact. There are no reports of active exploitation.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to view photos in the Hidden Photos Album without authentication, potentially exposing private or sensitive images. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss; integrity and availability are not affected. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, and corresponding macOS versions. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2024-54488: Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2024-54488 is a logic vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that allowed photos in the Hidden Photos Album to be viewed without authentication. This issue was addressed by Apple through improved file handling and fixed in iOS 18. 2, iPadOS 18. 2, iPadOS 17. 7. 3, and several macOS versions. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5. 3. It does not require user interaction or privileges to exploit and impacts confidentiality by allowing unauthorized viewing of hidden photos. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-54488 is a logic issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS where photos stored in the Hidden Photos Album could be accessed without proper authentication. Apple resolved this vulnerability by improving file handling mechanisms. The fix is included in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, Sonoma 14.7.2, and Ventura 13.7.2. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity, with an attack vector of network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact. There are no reports of active exploitation.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to view photos in the Hidden Photos Album without authentication, potentially exposing private or sensitive images. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss; integrity and availability are not affected. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, and corresponding macOS versions. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-03T22:50:35.497Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb831e6bfc5ba1df6ed89
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:49 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:32:34 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:57:42 PM
Views: 39
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