How severe is CVE-2023-42938?

CVE-2023-42938 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-2023-42938 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42938?

CVE-2023-42938 affects Apple Itunes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42938?

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-2023-42938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47359.

When was CVE-2023-42938 published?

CVE-2023-42938 was published on 2024-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42938

CVE-2023-42938 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes 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-693.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47359
Weakness: CWE-693
Affected product: Apple Itunes
Published: 2024-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.13.1 for Windows. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42938?: A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.13.1 for Windows. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-42938?: CVE-2023-42938 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-2023-42938 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42938?: CVE-2023-42938 affects Apple Itunes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42938?: 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-2023-42938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47359.
When was CVE-2023-42938 published?: CVE-2023-42938 was published on 2024-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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