CVE-2023-40434

Name: CVE-2023-40434
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-27T15:19:15.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40434 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A configuration issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A configuration issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to access a user's Photos Library.

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

0.27%

18.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 17.0
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.0
Apple	Macos	< 14.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213940

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40434?

A configuration issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to access a user's Photos Library.

How severe is CVE-2023-40434?

CVE-2023-40434 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40434?

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-2023-40434?

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Source: NVD / NIST