CVE-2024-27886 Security feature bypass in macOS
An unprivileged app can bypass secure input mode to log keystrokes in other applications on macOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-27886?
CVE-2024-27886 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 29 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Ventura 13.7. An unprivileged app may be able to log keystrokes in other apps including those using secure input mode.
Weakness: CWE-783
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27886?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27886?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27886 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-27886 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-27886 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c7vf-m27j-5xmw.