CVE-2023-37450

Name: CVE-2023-37450
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-27T00:15:15.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 18.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-37450 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, Safari 16.5.2, tvOS 16.6, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 18.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, Safari 16.5.2, tvOS 16.6, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. Processing 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

18.19%

96.8th 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 Aug 3, 2023.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 16.5.2
Apple	Ipados	< 16.6
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.6
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.5
Apple	Tvos	< 16.6
Apple	Watchos	< 9.6
Webkitgtk	Webkitgtk\+	< 2.42.3

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-04Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213826Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-04Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213826Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-37450US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37450?

How severe is CVE-2023-37450?

CVE-2023-37450 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 18.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37450?

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