How severe is CVE-2024-23273?

CVE-2024-23273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-23273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23273?

CVE-2024-23273 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23273?

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

Does CVE-2024-23273 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23273 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20792.

When was CVE-2024-23273 published?

CVE-2024-23273 was published on 2024-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23273

CVE-2024-23273 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-295.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20792
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2024-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.4, iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4. Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23273?: This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.4, iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4. Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2024-23273?: CVE-2024-23273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-23273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23273?: CVE-2024-23273 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23273?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23273 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23273 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20792.
When was CVE-2024-23273 published?: CVE-2024-23273 was published on 2024-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipad_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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