CVE-2024-44303 Missing authorization in macOS
A malicious application can modify protected parts of the file system on macOS due to insufficient access controls.
- 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-2024-44303?
CVE-2024-44303 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 2 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. A malicious application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-44303?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44303?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-44303 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-2024-44303 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-44303 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hpmv-cmmm-3mqx.