How severe is CVE-2023-42889?

CVE-2023-42889 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42889 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42889?

CVE-2023-42889 primarily affects Apple Macos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42889?

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

Does CVE-2023-42889 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42889 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47310.

When was CVE-2023-42889 published?

CVE-2023-42889 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42889

CVE-2023-42889 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos 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-290.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47310
Weakness: CWE-290
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42889?: The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.
How severe is CVE-2023-42889?: CVE-2023-42889 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42889 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42889?: CVE-2023-42889 primarily affects Apple Macos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42889?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42889 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42889 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47310.
When was CVE-2023-42889 published?: CVE-2023-42889 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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