CVE-2024-40802 Privilege escalation in macOS

High 7.8 Published 29 Jul 2024 Updated 2 Apr 2026

A local attacker can elevate privileges on macOS due to insufficient checks, requiring a system update to mitigate.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-40802?

CVE-2024-40802 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 29 Jul 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40802?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40802?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40802 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-40802 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-40802 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4prh-p74g-x575.