CVE-2023-32357

Name: CVE-2023-32357
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-23T18:15:11.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32357 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.7, macOS Monterey 12.6.6, iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.7, macOS Monterey 12.6.6, iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. An app may be able to retain access to system configuration files even after its permission is revoked.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 16.5
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.5
Apple	Macos	>= 11.0, < 11.7.7
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0.0, < 12.6.6
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.4
Apple	Tvos	< 16.5
Apple	Watchos	< 9.5

References

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/HT213759Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213760Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213761Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213764Release Notes, Vendor 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/HT213759Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213760Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213761Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213764Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32357?

How severe is CVE-2023-32357?

CVE-2023-32357 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32357?

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