Is CVE-2024-44309 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-44309 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-44309 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-44309 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-44309?

CVE-2024-44309 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2024-44309

Published: November 21, 2024

EPSS:1.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:77.0th

Official Description

Apple iOS, macOS, and other Apple products contain an unspecified vulnerability when processing maliciously crafted web content that may lead to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple Multiple Products Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Apple iOS, macOS, and other Apple products contain an unspecified vulnerability when processing maliciously crafted web content that may lead to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.

Added to KEV: 2024-11-21Federal patch deadline: 2024-12-12

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity unspecified vulnerability in Apple iOS, macOS, and other Apple products can lead to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack when processing maliciously crafted web content. The confirmed in-the-wild exploitation and inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog make this an urgent concern, despite a low EPSS score.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply all available security updates for Apple iOS, macOS, and other affected Apple products. Exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-44309 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2024-44309 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.