Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-44309 is an Apple cookie-management flaw that can let malicious web content trigger cross-site scripting. A user likely needs to view crafted web content. Apple fixed it across Safari, iOS/iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS. Because CISA lists it in KEV and Apple reports possible exploitation on Intel-based Macs, treat it as urgent.
Executive priority
Prioritize rapid patch compliance, especially for Intel-based Macs and managed Apple fleets. The technical severity is medium, but confirmed KEV status raises business urgency because exploitation is already reported and the attack path involves routine web browsing.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79, caused by cookie state management, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and required user interaction. CVSS 3.1 is 6.3. Apple describes the impact as cross-site scripting from maliciously crafted web content. Exact affected version ranges are not provided in the bundle beyond named fixed releases.
Likely exposure
Organizations with Apple endpoints or Safari usage below Safari 18.1.1, iOS/iPadOS 17.7.2 or 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, or visionOS 2.1.1 should assess exposure. Intel-based Macs deserve priority because Apple specifically mentions possible active exploitation there.
Exploitation context
Active exploitation is supported by CISA KEV listing and Apple's statement that it may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems. The provided sources do not include public exploit details, exploitation scale, attacker identity, or confirmed impact beyond cross-site scripting from malicious web content.
Researcher notes
Do not assume all Apple versions are affected; the bundle gives fixed releases but not complete vulnerable ranges. Validation should focus on version posture, platform coverage, and telemetry review. No exploit mechanics or indicators are provided in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Apply the Apple fixed releases named for each affected platform.
- Prioritize Intel-based Mac systems and Safari-heavy user groups.
- Use enterprise device management to verify update compliance.
- Follow Apple and CISA guidance for any revised remediation details.
- Reduce exposure to untrusted web content where updates are delayed.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Safari, iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS versions.
- Confirm devices meet or exceed the fixed Apple release versions.
- Check whether Intel-based Macs remain below fixed levels.
- Review browser and endpoint telemetry for suspicious web-content activity.
- Track CISA KEV status and internal remediation deadlines.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CISA KEV status
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121752CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121753CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121754CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121755CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121756CVE reference
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-44309CVE reference · government-resource
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/12/msg00003.htmlCVE reference
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.