What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-54470?

CVE-2024-54470 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.6 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2024-54470?

Organizations using A logic should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2024-54470, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 4.6. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-54470?

During next maintenance window: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches when convenient. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Apple CVE-2024-54470

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2025-01-15 product-security@apple.com

Authentication Bypass Apple

4.6

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.6 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:03 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 15, 2025 - 20:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.6

DescriptionCVE.org

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1. An attacker with physical access may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.

AnalysisAI

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.6), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1. An attacker with physical access may be able to access contacts from the lock screen. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.