CVE-2023-42828

Name: CVE-2023-42828
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-10T22:15:49.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42828 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

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

0.20%

10.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 13.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42828?

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

How severe is CVE-2023-42828?

CVE-2023-42828 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42828?

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-2023-42828?

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Source: NVD / NIST