CVE-2023-42951

Name: CVE-2023-42951
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-21T07:15:51.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42951 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. A user may be unable to delete browsing history items.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipad Os	< 17.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213982

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42951?

The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. A user may be unable to delete browsing history items.

How severe is CVE-2023-42951?

CVE-2023-42951 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42951?

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-2023-42951?

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Source: NVD / NIST