How severe is CVE-2023-42951?

CVE-2023-42951 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42951 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42951?

CVE-2023-42951 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-2023-42951?

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

Does CVE-2023-42951 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42951 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47372.

When was CVE-2023-42951 published?

CVE-2023-42951 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42951

CVE-2023-42951 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipad Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47372
Affected product: Apple Ipad Os
Published: 2024-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. A user may be unable to delete browsing history items.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42951?: The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. A user may be unable to delete browsing history items.
How severe is CVE-2023-42951?: CVE-2023-42951 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42951 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42951?: CVE-2023-42951 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-2023-42951?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42951 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42951 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47372.
When was CVE-2023-42951 published?: CVE-2023-42951 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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