CVE-2023-42948

Name: CVE-2023-42948
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-29T21:15:11.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42948 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. A Wi-Fi password may not be deleted when activating a Mac in macOS Recovery.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 14.0

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 29, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42948?

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. A Wi-Fi password may not be deleted when activating a Mac in macOS Recovery.

How severe is CVE-2023-42948?

CVE-2023-42948 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42948?

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-2023-42948?

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Source: NVD / NIST