CVE-2023-40541
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40541 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by adding an additional prompt for user consent. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed by adding an additional prompt for user consent. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. A shortcut may output sensitive user data without consent.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40541?
This issue was addressed by adding an additional prompt for user consent. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. A shortcut may output sensitive user data without consent.
How severe is CVE-2023-40541?
CVE-2023-40541 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40541?
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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