CVE-2023-42853

Name: CVE-2023-42853
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-21T07:15:49.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42853 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 12.7.1
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.6.1
Apple	Macos	14.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/21Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213983Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213985Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214084Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/21Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213983Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213985Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213983
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213985
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214084Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 21, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42853?

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

How severe is CVE-2023-42853?

CVE-2023-42853 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42853?

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-2023-42853?

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Source: NVD / NIST