CVE-2023-41902
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%
Last modified
CVE-2023-41902 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An XPC misconfiguration vulnerability in CoreCode MacUpdater before 2.3.8, and 3.x before 3.1.2, allows attackers to escalate privileges by crafting malicious .pkg files.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An XPC misconfiguration vulnerability in CoreCode MacUpdater before 2.3.8, and 3.x before 3.1.2, allows attackers to escalate privileges by crafting malicious .pkg files.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Corecode | Macupdater | < 2.3.8 |
| Corecode | Macupdater | >= 3.0.0, < 3.1.2 |
References
- https://gist.github.com/NSEcho/5d048a0796ceef59d6b1df1659bd1057Third Party Advisory
- https://www.corecode.io/macupdater/history2.htmlRelease Notes
- https://www.corecode.io/macupdater/history3.htmlRelease Notes
- https://gist.github.com/NSEcho/5d048a0796ceef59d6b1df1659bd1057Third Party Advisory
- https://www.corecode.io/macupdater/history2.htmlRelease Notes
- https://www.corecode.io/macupdater/history3.htmlRelease Notes
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-41902?
An XPC misconfiguration vulnerability in CoreCode MacUpdater before 2.3.8, and 3.x before 3.1.2, allows attackers to escalate privileges by crafting malicious .pkg files.
How severe is CVE-2023-41902?
CVE-2023-41902 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41902?
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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