How severe is CVE-2023-40529?

CVE-2023-40529 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-40529 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40529?

CVE-2023-40529 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40529?

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

Does CVE-2023-40529 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-40529 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45100.

When was CVE-2023-40529 published?

CVE-2023-40529 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40529

CVE-2023-40529 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-45100
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2024-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. A person with physical access to a device may be able to use VoiceOver to access private calendar information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40529?: This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. A person with physical access to a device may be able to use VoiceOver to access private calendar information.
How severe is CVE-2023-40529?: CVE-2023-40529 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-40529 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40529?: CVE-2023-40529 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40529?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-40529 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-40529 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45100.
When was CVE-2023-40529 published?: CVE-2023-40529 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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