CVE-2023-23497

Name: CVE-2023-23497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-27T20:15:13.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23497 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.3. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.3. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 11.0, < 11.7.3
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0.0, < 12.6.3
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213603Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213604Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213603Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213604Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23497?

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.3. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

How severe is CVE-2023-23497?

CVE-2023-23497 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23497?

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-2023-23497?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST