CVE-2024-40831

MEDIUM
Published Sep 17, 2024 Modified Nov 4, 2025 CWE-281

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to access a user's Photos Library.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-281 CWE-281

Affected Products

Vendor Product
apple macos

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40831? +
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to access a user's Photos Library. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-40831? +
CVE-2024-40831 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40831? +
CVE-2024-40831 affects products from apple, specifically: macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-40831? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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