CVE-2023-42945

MEDIUM

Published Feb 21, 2024 Modified Nov 4, 2025 CWE-276 CWE-284

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1. An app may gain unauthorized access to Bluetooth.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984

Other References

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42945? +

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1. An app may gain unauthorized access to Bluetooth. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-42945? +

CVE-2023-42945 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42945? +

CVE-2023-42945 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-2023-42945? +

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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