CVE-2023-42947

Name: CVE-2023-42947
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-28T16:15:08.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42947 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, tvOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, tvOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 17.2
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.2
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.7.2
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.6.3
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.2
Apple	Tvos	< 17.2
Apple	Watchos	< 10.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035Release 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/en-us/HT214040Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214041Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035Release 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/en-us/HT214040Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214041Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214036
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214037
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214040
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214041

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42947?

How severe is CVE-2023-42947?

CVE-2023-42947 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42947?

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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Source: NVD / NIST