CVE-2023-27931

Name: CVE-2023-27931
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-08T20:15:17.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27931 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-203

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 16.4
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.4
Apple	Macos	< 13.3
Apple	Tvos	< 16.4
Apple	Watchos	< 9.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213603
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213604
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213674Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213678Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213603
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213604
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213674Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213678Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27931?

How severe is CVE-2023-27931?

CVE-2023-27931 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27931?

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-2023-27931?

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Source: NVD / NIST