CVE-2023-42930

CVE-2023-42930 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.

Key facts

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42930?
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2023-42930?
CVE-2023-42930 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-2023-42930 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42930?
CVE-2023-42930 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42930?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42930 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-42930 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47351.
When was CVE-2023-42930 published?
CVE-2023-42930 was published on 2024-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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