CVE-2023-40383

Name: CVE-2023-40383
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-10T22:15:48.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40383 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 13.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40383?

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

How severe is CVE-2023-40383?

CVE-2023-40383 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40383?

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