How severe is CVE-2023-28207?

CVE-2023-28207 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-28207 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28207?

CVE-2023-28207 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28207?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-28207 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-28207 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31915.

When was CVE-2023-28207 published?

CVE-2023-28207 was published on 2025-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28207

CVE-2023-28207 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-277.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-31915
Weakness: CWE-277
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2025-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. A plug-in may be able to inherit app permissions and access user data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28207?: The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. A plug-in may be able to inherit app permissions and access user data.
How severe is CVE-2023-28207?: CVE-2023-28207 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-28207 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28207?: CVE-2023-28207 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28207?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-28207 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-28207 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31915.
When was CVE-2023-28207 published?: CVE-2023-28207 was published on 2025-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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