CVE-2023-23496

Name: CVE-2023-23496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-27T20:15:13.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23496 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, Safari 16.3, tvOS 16.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, Safari 16.3, tvOS 16.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 16.3
Apple	Ipados	< 16.3
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.3
Apple	Macos	< 13.2
Apple	Tvos	< 16.3
Apple	Watchos	< 9.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213599Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213600Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213638
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213599Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213600Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213638

Timeline

Published: Feb 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23496?

How severe is CVE-2023-23496?

CVE-2023-23496 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23496?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-23496?

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Source: NVD / NIST