CVE-2023-27952

Name: CVE-2023-27952
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-08T20:15:18.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27952 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A race condition was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 13.3

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27952?

A race condition was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

How severe is CVE-2023-27952?

CVE-2023-27952 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27952?

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-2023-27952?

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Source: NVD / NIST