How severe is CVE-2023-32400?

CVE-2023-32400 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-32400 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32400?

CVE-2023-32400 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32400?

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

When was CVE-2023-32400 published?

CVE-2023-32400 was published on 2023-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32400

CVE-2023-32400 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados 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-281.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2023-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, macOS Ventura 13.4. Entitlements and privacy permissions granted to this app may be used by a malicious app.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32400?: This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, macOS Ventura 13.4. Entitlements and privacy permissions granted to this app may be used by a malicious app.
How severe is CVE-2023-32400?: CVE-2023-32400 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-32400 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32400?: CVE-2023-32400 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32400?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-32400 published?: CVE-2023-32400 was published on 2023-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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