How severe is CVE-2023-32409?

CVE-2023-32409 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-32409 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-32409 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2023-05-22, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32409?

CVE-2023-32409 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32409?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2023-32409 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-32409 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36653. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2023-05-22).

When was CVE-2023-32409 published?

CVE-2023-32409 was published on 2023-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32409

CVE-2023-32409 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2023-05-22).

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2023-05-22)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-36653
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2023-05-22)
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2023-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, Safari 16.5, iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. A remote attacker may be able to break out of Web Content sandbox. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32409?: The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, Safari 16.5, iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. A remote attacker may be able to break out of Web Content sandbox. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
How severe is CVE-2023-32409?: CVE-2023-32409 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-32409 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2023-32409 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2023-05-22, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32409?: CVE-2023-32409 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32409?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2023-32409 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-32409 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36653. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2023-05-22).
When was CVE-2023-32409 published?: CVE-2023-32409 was published on 2023-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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