CVE-2024-44286
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Physical Keyboard Input Vulnerability on Locked macOS Sequoia Devices

Publication date: 2026-04-02

Last updated on: 2026-04-03

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. An attacker with physical access can input keyboard events to apps running on a locked device.
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Published
2026-04-02
Last Modified
2026-04-03
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-04-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2024-44286
EUVD
EUVD-2024-55529
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 15.1 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-288 The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to a locked macOS Sequoia device to input keyboard events to applications running on the device. The issue was related to improper state management and has been fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with physical access to a locked device could potentially interact with applications by sending keyboard inputs, which might lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure on the device.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your device to macOS Sequoia 15.1 or later, where the issue has been fixed through improved state management.

Additionally, restrict physical access to your device to prevent attackers from inputting keyboard events on a locked device.

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