Apple iOS/iPadOS on Intel Web Content Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS on Intel. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Web Content Handler. The manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-44308. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS on Intel (the affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown part of the component Web Content Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.1.1, iOS 17.7.2 and iPadOS 17.7.2, iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, visionOS 2.1.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-44308 since 08/20/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 04/07/2026).

It is declared as attacked. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211691 (macOS 15.x < 15.1.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (121753)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. This issue was added on 11/21/2024 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 12/12/2024:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Zero-Day.cz (937) and Tenable (211691). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Nessus ID: 211691
Nessus Name: macOS 15.x < 15.1.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (121753)

Zero-Day.cz: 🔍

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/20/2024 🔍
11/20/2024 +92 days 🔍
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04/07/2026 +503 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-44308 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44308
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-285456
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/20/2024 07:31
Updated: 04/07/2026 20:15
Changes: 11/20/2024 07:31 (55), 11/21/2024 23:30 (13), 11/22/2024 12:21 (12), 11/22/2024 12:36 (2), 11/23/2024 20:14 (2), 02/24/2025 03:57 (3), 10/21/2025 23:50 (11), 04/07/2026 20:15 (12)
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