CVE-2023-40393: macos Missing Auth — Fix

Description

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-306 Missing Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	< 14.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940

Other References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120949 https://support.apple.com/en-us/120950 https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213940

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40393? +

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-40393? +

CVE-2023-40393 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40393? +

CVE-2023-40393 affects products from apple, specifically: macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-40393? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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