CVE-2023-38609

Name: CVE-2023-38609
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-28T05:15:11.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38609 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An injection issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An injection issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.91%

55.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213843Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213843Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38609?

An injection issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.

How severe is CVE-2023-38609?

CVE-2023-38609 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38609?

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