CVE-2023-42973

Name: CVE-2023-42973
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-11T15:15:45.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42973 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4/10 on the CVSS scale. Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. The issue was addressed with improved UI.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	17.0
Apple	Iphone Os	17.0

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120949Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42973?

Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. The issue was addressed with improved UI.

How severe is CVE-2023-42973?

CVE-2023-42973 has a CVSS score of 4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42973?

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-2023-42973?

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Source: NVD / NIST