CVE-2023-27945
CVE-2023-27945 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Xcode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Apple Xcode
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
This issue was addressed with improved entitlements. This issue is fixed in Xcode 14.3, macOS Big Sur 11.7.7, macOS Monterey 12.6.6. A sandboxed app may be able to collect system logs.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-27945?
- This issue was addressed with improved entitlements. This issue is fixed in Xcode 14.3, macOS Big Sur 11.7.7, macOS Monterey 12.6.6. A sandboxed app may be able to collect system logs.
- How severe is CVE-2023-27945?
- CVE-2023-27945 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-27945 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-27945?
- CVE-2023-27945 affects Apple Xcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-27945?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-27945 published?
- CVE-2023-27945 was published on 2023-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213679
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213759
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213760
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:xcode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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