Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU74078

Security features bypass in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-23526

Published: March 27, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74078

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSS v4: 7.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23526

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists in the iCloud feature. A file from an iCloud shared-by-me folder may be able to bypass Gatekeeper.

Apple iOS
iPadOS
macOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

Apple iOS - update to 16.4 20E247
iPadOS - update to 16.4 20E247
macOS - update to 13.3 22E252