CVE-2024-40867

9.6 CRITICAL

Published: October 28, 2024 Modified: November 03, 2025

Description

A custom URL scheme handling issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1. A remote attacker may be able to break out of Web Content sandbox.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/9

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.6 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.6%

69th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

apple