What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-54512?

CVE-2024-54512 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2024-54512?

Organizations using The face critical risk from CVE-2024-54512, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 9.1.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-54512?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Apple CVE-2024-54512

CRITICAL

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

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

Authentication Bypass Apple

9.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.1 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:05 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 27, 2025 - 22:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionCVE.org

The issue was addressed by removing the relevant flags. This issue is fixed in watchOS 11.2, iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2. A system binary could be used to fingerprint a user's Apple Account.

AnalysisAI

The issue was addressed by removing the relevant flags. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, 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. The issue was addressed by removing the relevant flags. This issue is fixed in watchOS 11.2, iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2. A system binary could be used to fingerprint a user's Apple Account. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Watchos.

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.