CVE-2024-54488: ipados Auth Bypass (CVSS 5.3)

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	ipados	< 17.7.3
apple	ipados	18.0 — 18.2
apple	iphone_os	< 18.2
apple	macos	< 13.7.2
apple	macos	14.0 — 14.7.2
apple	macos	15.0 — 15.2

References

Other References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121837 https://support.apple.com/en-us/121838 https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839 https://support.apple.com/en-us/121840 https://support.apple.com/en-us/121842

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54488? +

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-54488? +

CVE-2024-54488 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 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-2024-54488? +

CVE-2024-54488 affects products from apple, specifically: ipados, iphone_os, macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-54488? +

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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