CVE-2023-41993
8.8CVSSHIGH
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Sep 25, 2023
Remediation due:Oct 16, 2023
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Official Patch Available
References
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940
support.apple.com
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-33
security.gentoo.org
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240426-0004/
security.netapp.com
and 18 more references View all →
Timeline
Published
Sep 21, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 25, 2023
Last Updated
Nov 5, 2025
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