What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-44172?

CVE-2024-44172 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2024-44172?

CVE-2024-44172 is a low-severity vulnerability in A privacy (CVSS 3.3). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-44172?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Monitor vendor channels for updates.

Apple CVE-2024-44172

LOW

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2025-01-27 product-security@apple.com

Authentication Bypass Apple

3.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.3 LOW

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:05 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 27, 2025 - 22:15 nvd

LOW 3.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to access contacts.

AnalysisAI

A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to access contacts. Affected products include: Apple Macos.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.