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CVE-2024-54539: This issue was addressed through improved state management.

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. An app may be able to capture keyboard events from the lock screen.

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-54539 is a macOS issue where an app may capture keyboard events from the lock screen. The business risk is unauthorized exposure of sensitive typed information on affected Macs. Apple fixed it in macOS Sequoia 15.2, Sonoma 14.7.2, and Ventura 13.7.2.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority endpoint patching issue. It is not cited as actively exploited, but the lock-screen context and confidentiality impact justify prompt remediation on business-critical Macs.

Technical view

Apple describes this as a state management flaw fixed through improved state management. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high confidentiality impact. No CWE is listed in the provided sources.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to macOS systems that have not been updated to Sequoia 15.2, Sonoma 14.7.2, Ventura 13.7.2, or later supported releases.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The described scenario requires local app execution and user interaction, with the impact focused on confidentiality from lock-screen keyboard events.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to Apple and CVE records. The affected-version data in the bundle is not specific beyond fixed releases. Avoid assuming broader product impact, exploit availability, or workarounds not stated by Apple.

Mitigation direction

  • Update macOS Sequoia systems to 15.2 or later.
  • Update macOS Sonoma systems to 14.7.2 or later.
  • Update macOS Ventura systems to 13.7.2 or later.
  • Check Apple advisories for any newer guidance.
  • Prioritize managed Macs handling privileged or sensitive workflows.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory fleet macOS versions against Apple fixed releases.
  • Confirm MDM compliance for Sequoia 15.2 or later.
  • Confirm Sonoma endpoints are on 14.7.2 or later.
  • Confirm Ventura endpoints are on 13.7.2 or later.
  • Track exceptions for Macs unable to receive the fixed versions.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
1ADP providers
4Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.83.6CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-54539Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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  2. CVE publishedCVE Program

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  3. CVE updatedCVE Program

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ADP provider summaries

CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
cvssV3_1other:ssvc

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
ApplemacOS0, 0, 0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

No CWE listed

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