CVE-2023-42958

Name: CVE-2023-42958
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-29T21:15:11.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42958 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.4. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.4. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42958?

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.4. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.

How severe is CVE-2023-42958?

CVE-2023-42958 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42958?

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-2023-42958?

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Source: NVD / NIST