CVE-2023-27960

Name: CVE-2023-27960
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-08T20:15:18.603+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27960 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in GarageBand for macOS 10.4.8. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in GarageBand for macOS 10.4.8. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges during the installation of GarageBand.

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

0.22%

12.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	>= 10.0, < 10.4.8

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213650Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213650Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27960?

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in GarageBand for macOS 10.4.8. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges during the installation of GarageBand.

How severe is CVE-2023-27960?

CVE-2023-27960 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27960?

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-2023-27960?

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Source: NVD / NIST