How severe is CVE-2023-40392?

CVE-2023-40392 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-40392 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40392?

CVE-2023-40392 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40392?

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

When was CVE-2023-40392 published?

CVE-2023-40392 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40392

CVE-2023-40392 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2023-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40392?: A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.
How severe is CVE-2023-40392?: CVE-2023-40392 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-40392 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40392?: CVE-2023-40392 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40392?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-40392 published?: CVE-2023-40392 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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

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