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CVE-2024-40858

HIGH CVSS 3.1: 7.1 EPSS 0.06%
Updated Apr 03, 2026
Apple
Parameter Value
CVSS 7.1 (HIGH)
Affected Versions before 15.1
Fixed In 15.1
Type CWE-284 (Improper Access Control)
Vendor Apple
Public PoC No

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. An app may be able to access Contacts without user consent.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

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

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Apple Macos
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
15.1