CVE-2023-42931

Name: CVE-2023-42931
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-28T16:15:08.153+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42931 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. A process may gain admin privileges without proper authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-280

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.7.2
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.6.3
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214036
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214037
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214038

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42931?

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. A process may gain admin privileges without proper authentication.

How severe is CVE-2023-42931?

CVE-2023-42931 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42931?

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-2023-42931?

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Source: NVD / NIST