CVE-2024-44162 Missing authorization in Xcode

High 7.8 Published 16 Sep 2024 Updated 2 Apr 2026

A malicious application can access user Keychain items due to missing hardened runtime enforcement in Xcode.

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-2024-44162?

CVE-2024-44162 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Xcode, published on 16 Sep 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime. This issue is fixed in Xcode 16. A malicious application may gain access to a user's Keychain items.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-44162?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Xcode.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44162?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-44162 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2024-44162 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-44162 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-6xw6-r35g-4w48.