How severe is CVE-2023-42948?

CVE-2023-42948 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-2023-42948 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42948?

CVE-2023-42948 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42948?

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

Does CVE-2023-42948 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42948 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47369.

When was CVE-2023-42948 published?

CVE-2023-42948 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42948

CVE-2023-42948 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47369
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. A Wi-Fi password may not be deleted when activating a Mac in macOS Recovery.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42948?: This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. A Wi-Fi password may not be deleted when activating a Mac in macOS Recovery.
How severe is CVE-2023-42948?: CVE-2023-42948 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-2023-42948 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42948?: CVE-2023-42948 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42948?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42948 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42948 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47369.
When was CVE-2023-42948 published?: CVE-2023-42948 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940

Affected products (1)

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

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