CVE-2023-42977

HIGH
Published Apr 11, 2025 Modified Apr 29, 2025 CWE-20

Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

Affected Products

Vendor Product
apple ipad_os
apple iphone_os
apple macos

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42977? +
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-42977? +
CVE-2023-42977 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42977? +
CVE-2023-42977 affects products from apple, specifically: ipad_os, iphone_os, macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-42977? +
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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