How severe is CVE-2023-41989?

CVE-2023-41989 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-41989 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41989?

CVE-2023-41989 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41989?

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

When was CVE-2023-41989 published?

CVE-2023-41989 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41989

CVE-2023-41989 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2023-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1. An attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code as root from the Lock Screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41989?: The issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1. An attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code as root from the Lock Screen.
How severe is CVE-2023-41989?: CVE-2023-41989 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-41989 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41989?: CVE-2023-41989 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41989?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-41989 published?: CVE-2023-41989 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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