CVE-2024-44309KEV · OVERDUE

Apple Multiple Products Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Medium · published November 19, 2024

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The score understates this — it's already being exploited

CVSS calls it medium at 6.3. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 97.7th percentile for exploit probability.

682
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
6.3
EPSS
23%
Percentile
97.7
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty cookie management flaw could let attackers slip malicious scripts into your browser! 🍪💻 Think of it as a mischievous waiter who accidentally serves you a dish contaminated with sneaky ingredients because the kitchen mishandled an order. If you're not vigilant, you might end up with something unexpected on your plate! With this vulnerability, an attacker could exploit it to execute harmful scripts on your Intel-based Mac systems. This could lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, or even account takeovers if you're not careful. It's like leaving your door unlocked; you never know who might wander in!

Put simply

Think of it as a mischievous waiter who accidentally serves you a dish contaminated with sneaky ingredients because the kitchen mishandled an order. If you're not vigilant, you might end up with something unexpected on your plate! This cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability arises from improper cookie state management, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could exploit it to execute harmful scripts on your Intel-based Mac systems. This could lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, or even account takeovers if you're not careful. It's like leaving your door unlocked; you never know who might wander in! To safeguard against this risk, update your Safari or iOS devices to the latest versions: Safari 18.1.1, iOS 17.7.2, iPadOS 17.7.2, or the latest macOS Sequoia and visionOS versions. Regularly check for updates to stay secure! You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your devices today. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
6.3 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.22590 · 97.7th percentile
Published
2024-11-19T23:43Z
KEV added
2024-11-21 · due 2024-12-12
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 NOV 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Dec 12
    kev
  • 19 NOV 23:43Z
    A cookie management issue was addressed with improved state management
    cvelistv5