CVE-2023-41061

Name: CVE-2023-41061
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-07T18:15:07.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 3.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41061 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.6.2, iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 3.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.6.2, iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1. A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.15%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Oct 2, 2023.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 16.6.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.6.1
Apple	Watchos	< 9.6.2

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213907Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213905Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213907Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213907Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213905Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213907Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-41061US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41061?

How severe is CVE-2023-41061?

CVE-2023-41061 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41061?

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