CVE-2024-44309: Qtwebkit opensource src · A cookie management issue was addressed with improved state management
Affects qtwebkit-opensource-srcSource GCVE Database
Exploited in the wild · KEV due 12 Dec 2024 · fixed in 2.46.4-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 : patch qtwebkit-opensource-src now.
Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 06:42 UTC
- KEV deadline
- US federal agencies must patch by this date; a sensible deadline for everyone else. Other KEV due dates
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.46.4-0ubuntu0.22.04.1, 2.46.4-0ubuntu0.24.04.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LExploitation evidence
t = 0 is the CVE’s publication on cve.org
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 19 Nov 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: evidence found.
Listed in CISA KEV 2 days after disclosure
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
Timeline
CVE ID reserved
by Apple Inc.
, 91 days before disclosure
CVE published
on cve.org
, t = 0
Added to CISA KEV (opens in a new tab)
exploitation confirmed
, 2 days after disclosure
KEV remediation due
US federal deadline
, 23 days after disclosure
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CISA KEV (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the Ubuntu webkit2gtk to 2.46.4-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 (package) or 2.46.4-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 (package).
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSqtwebkit-opensource-srcpkg:deb/ubuntu/qtwebkit-opensource-src?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSwebkit2gtkpkg:deb/ubuntu/webkit2gtk?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
|
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSqtwebkit-opensource-srcpkg:deb/ubuntu/qtwebkit-opensource-src?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSwebkit2gtkpkg:deb/ubuntu/webkit2gtk?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
|
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSwpewebkitpkg:deb/ubuntu/wpewebkit?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 20.04 LTSwebkit2gtkpkg:deb/ubuntu/webkit2gtk?arch=source&distro=focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
A cookie management issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.1.1, iOS 17.7.2 and iPadOS 17.7.2, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1, visionOS 2.1.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to a cross site scripting attack. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-44309 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-44309 (opens in a new tab)
- webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2024-0007.html (opens in a new tab)
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7142-1 (opens in a new tab)