How severe is CVE-2023-42878?

CVE-2023-42878 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42878 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42878?

CVE-2023-42878 primarily affects Apple Ipad Os. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42878?

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

Does CVE-2023-42878 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42878 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47299.

When was CVE-2023-42878 published?

CVE-2023-42878 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42878

CVE-2023-42878 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipad Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-922.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47299
Weakness: CWE-922
Affected product: Apple Ipad Os
Published: 2024-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in watchOS 10.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42878?: A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in watchOS 10.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
How severe is CVE-2023-42878?: CVE-2023-42878 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42878 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42878?: CVE-2023-42878 primarily affects Apple Ipad Os. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42878?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42878 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42878 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47299.
When was CVE-2023-42878 published?: CVE-2023-42878 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipad_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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