CVE-2023-40402

Name: CVE-2023-40402
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-27T15:19:07.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40402 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 14.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213940

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40402?

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

How severe is CVE-2023-40402?

CVE-2023-40402 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40402?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-40402?

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Source: NVD / NIST