How severe is CVE-2023-42952?

CVE-2023-42952 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42952 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42952?

CVE-2023-42952 primarily affects Apple Ipad Os. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42952?

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

Does CVE-2023-42952 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42952 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47373.

When was CVE-2023-42952 published?

CVE-2023-42952 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42952

CVE-2023-42952 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipad Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47373
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Apple Ipad Os
Published: 2024-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42952?: The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.
How severe is CVE-2023-42952?: CVE-2023-42952 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42952 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42952?: CVE-2023-42952 primarily affects Apple Ipad Os. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42952?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42952 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42952 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47373.
When was CVE-2023-42952 published?: CVE-2023-42952 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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