CVE-2023-28205

Name: CVE-2023-28205
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-10T19:15:07.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 27.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28205 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 16.4.1, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5, iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, macOS Ventura 13.3.1. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 27.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 16.4.1, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5, iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, macOS Ventura 13.3.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

27.08%

97.8th 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 May 1, 2023.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 16.4.1
Apple	Ipados	< 15.7.5
Apple	Ipados	>= 16.0, < 16.4.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.7.5
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 16.0, < 16.4.1
Apple	Macos	< 13.3.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720Release Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721Release Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213722Release Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213723Release Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720Release Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721Release Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213722Release Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213723Release Notes
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-28205US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28205?

How severe is CVE-2023-28205?

CVE-2023-28205 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 27.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28205?

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