How severe is CVE-2023-42973?

CVE-2023-42973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42973 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-2023-42973?

CVE-2023-42973 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42973?

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

Does CVE-2023-42973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47394.

When was CVE-2023-42973 published?

CVE-2023-42973 was published on 2025-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42973

CVE-2023-42973 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47394
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2025-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. The issue was addressed with improved UI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42973?: Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. The issue was addressed with improved UI.
How severe is CVE-2023-42973?: CVE-2023-42973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42973 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-2023-42973?: CVE-2023-42973 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42973?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47394.
When was CVE-2023-42973 published?: CVE-2023-42973 was published on 2025-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120949

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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