Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU109434

Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2023-42961

Published: May 20, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU109434

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4 BT: 5.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42961

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper path validation in Intents. A local application can bypass sandbox restrictions.

macOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 14.0 23A344
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 17.0 21A326, 17.0 21A327, 17.0 21A329, 17.0 21A331
iPadOS - update to 17.0