How severe is CVE-2023-42931?

CVE-2023-42931 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-42931 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42931?

CVE-2023-42931 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42931?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-42931 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42931 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47352.

When was CVE-2023-42931 published?

CVE-2023-42931 was published on 2024-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42931

CVE-2023-42931 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-280.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47352
Weakness: CWE-280
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The 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. A process may gain admin privileges without proper authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42931?: The 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. A process may gain admin privileges without proper authentication.
How severe is CVE-2023-42931?: CVE-2023-42931 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-42931 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42931?: CVE-2023-42931 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42931?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-42931 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42931 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47352.
When was CVE-2023-42931 published?: CVE-2023-42931 was published on 2024-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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