Read the docs
TI-2023-23028 Aliases CVE-2023-42952GHSA-3v2h-jhg6-jj7v

Improper privilege management in Apple macOS

Priority LOW 20CWE-269Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
High
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Privilege escalation
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · None · None
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-269.

Summary

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00192 8th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed macOS (Apple): 13.6, 14.1, 12.7iOS and iPadOS (Apple): 17.1

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
ApplemacOSbefore 13.613.6Patch availableCNA
ApplemacOSbefore 14.114.1Patch availableCNA
AppleiOS and iPadOSbefore 17.117.1Patch availableCNA
ApplemacOSbefore 12.712.7Patch availableCNA
  • macOS VendorApple Affected before 13.6 Fixed in 13.6 Patch available CNA
  • macOS VendorApple Affected before 14.1 Fixed in 14.1 Patch available CNA
  • iOS and iPadOS VendorApple Affected before 17.1 Fixed in 17.1 Patch available CNA
  • macOS VendorApple Affected before 12.7 Fixed in 12.7 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 4

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipad_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 17.1VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 17.1VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*12.0 to before 12.7.1; 13.0 to before 13.6.3VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*14.0VulnerableApple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipad_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 17.1 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 17.1 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.0 to before 12.7.1; 13.0 to before 13.6.3 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 14.0 Vulnerable ·Apple

Remediation

  • Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 13.6
  • Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 14.1
  • Fix · CNA iOS and iPadOS (Apple) Fixed in 17.1
  • Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 12.7

Fixed in the same release

Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.

  • Release ·

    Apple macOS 14.1

    22 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 21 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2023-23021 Improper access control in Apple macOSPriority MEDIUM 47
    • TI-2023-23022 Apple tvOS: An app may be able to leak sensitive user informationPriority LOW 39
    • TI-2023-22926 Improper access control in Apple macOSPriority LOW 39
    Show all 22 records →
  • Release ·

    Apple iOS and iPadOS 17.1

    16 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 15 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2023-23005 Incorrect default permissions in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 44
    • TI-2023-23022 Apple tvOS: An app may be able to leak sensitive user informationPriority LOW 39
    • TI-2023-22931 Authentication bypass by spoofing in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority LOW 37
    Show all 16 records →
Show 2 more groups
  • Release ·

    Apple macOS 13.6

    15 records Highest priority Priority LOW 15 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2023-22926 Improper access control in Apple macOSPriority LOW 39
    • TI-2023-23019 Link following in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority LOW 36
    • TI-2023-22947 Incorrect authorization in Apple macOSPriority LOW 36
    Show all 15 records →
  • Release ·

    Apple macOS 12.7

    13 records Highest priority Priority LOW 13 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2023-22926 Improper access control in Apple macOSPriority LOW 39
    • TI-2023-22947 Incorrect authorization in Apple macOSPriority LOW 36
    • TI-2023-22961 Apple macOS: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file systemPriority LOW 35
    Show all 13 records →

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-42952
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-3v2h-jhg6-jj7v

References

Advisory 4

  • TI-2022-06888 Use after free in Apple Safari CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2022-06876 Out-of-bounds write in Apple Safari CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2024-15360 Incorrect authorization in Apple iOS and iPadOS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
  • TI-2021-01529 Apple iOS and iPadOS: A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected application… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2021-01509 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2021-01508 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
See all 88 →

Sources

This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Sources and licences