CVE-2023-42887

Name: CVE-2023-42887
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-23T01:15:09.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42887 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.4, macOS Sonoma 14.2. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.4, macOS Sonoma 14.2. An app may be able to read arbitrary files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.6.4
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.2

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/37Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214058Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214036Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/37Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214058Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214036Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214058

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42887?

An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.4, macOS Sonoma 14.2. An app may be able to read arbitrary files.

How severe is CVE-2023-42887?

CVE-2023-42887 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42887?

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-2023-42887?

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Source: NVD / NIST