How severe is CVE-2023-41061?

CVE-2023-41061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-41061 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-41061 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2023-09-11, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41061?

CVE-2023-41061 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-2023-41061?

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-2023-41061 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-41061 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45582. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2023-09-11).

When was CVE-2023-41061 published?

CVE-2023-41061 was published on 2023-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41061

CVE-2023-41061 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2023-09-11). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2023-09-11)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-45582
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2023-09-11)
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2023-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.6.2, iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1. A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41061?: A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.6.2, iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1. A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
How severe is CVE-2023-41061?: CVE-2023-41061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-41061 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2023-41061 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2023-09-11, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41061?: CVE-2023-41061 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-2023-41061?: 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-2023-41061 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-41061 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45582. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2023-09-11).
When was CVE-2023-41061 published?: CVE-2023-41061 was published on 2023-09-07 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:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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