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CVE-2024-40800

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 5.5 EPSS 0.03%
Updated Apr 02, 2026
Apple
Parameter Value
CVSS 5.5 (MEDIUM)
Affected Versions 12.0 — 14.6
Fixed In 12.7.6
Type CWE-281
Vendor Apple
Public PoC No

An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
Required
User action required

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products 3

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Apple Macos
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
12.0 12.7.6
Apple Macos
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
13.0 13.6.8
Apple Macos
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
14.0 14.6