What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-54542?

CVE-2024-54542 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:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2024-54542?

Organizations using An authentication face critical risk from CVE-2024-54542, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 9.1.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-54542?

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

Apple CVE-2024-54542

CRITICAL

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

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:N/A:H

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:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:05 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 27, 2025 - 22:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionCVE.org

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, watchOS 11.2, iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2. Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication.

AnalysisAI

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. 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 Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, watchOS 11.2, iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2. Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Watchos.

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.