CVE-2023-28204

Name: CVE-2023-28204
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-23T18:15:11.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 14.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28204 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 15.7.6 and iPadOS 15.7.6, Safari 16.5, iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 14.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 15.7.6 and iPadOS 15.7.6, Safari 16.5, iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. Processing web content may disclose sensitive information. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

14.41%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 12, 2023.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 16.5
Apple	Ipados	< 15.7.6
Apple	Ipados	>= 16.0, < 16.5
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.7.6
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 16.0, < 16.5
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.4
Apple	Tvos	< 16.5
Apple	Watchos	< 9.5
Webkitgtk	Webkitgtk\+	< 2.42.3

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-04Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213757Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213761Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213762Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213764Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213765Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-04Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213757Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213761Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213762Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213764Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213765Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-28204US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jun 23, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28204?

How severe is CVE-2023-28204?

CVE-2023-28204 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 14.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28204?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST