How severe is CVE-2023-42939?

CVE-2023-42939 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42939 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42939?

CVE-2023-42939 primarily affects Apple Ipad Os. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42939?

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

Does CVE-2023-42939 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42939 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47360.

When was CVE-2023-42939 published?

CVE-2023-42939 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42939

CVE-2023-42939 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipad Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-841.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47360
Weakness: CWE-841
Affected product: Apple Ipad Os
Published: 2024-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. A user's private browsing activity may be unexpectedly saved in the App Privacy Report.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42939?: A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. A user's private browsing activity may be unexpectedly saved in the App Privacy Report.
How severe is CVE-2023-42939?: CVE-2023-42939 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42939 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42939?: CVE-2023-42939 primarily affects Apple Ipad Os. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42939?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42939 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42939 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47360.
When was CVE-2023-42939 published?: CVE-2023-42939 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipad_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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