CVE-2023-32395: Apple macOS · An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system
Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · fixed in 13.4 : patch Apple macOS soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
Rated High by the CNA (apple) · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 17% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 13.4, 12.6.6, 11.7.7
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Jun 2023
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade apple/macos to 13.4, 12.6.6 or 11.7.7.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Appleapple/macospkg:deb/apple/macosOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Apply the official Apple updates macOS Big Sur 11.7.7, Monterey 12.6.6, or Ventura 13.4 to remediate this vulnerability. These updates contain the official fix addressing the logic issue. No additional mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
CVE-2023-32395 is a logic flaw in Apple macOS that could allow an application to modify protected parts of the file system. This issue was addressed by improved state management and fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.7, Monterey 12.6.6, and Ventura 13.4. The vulnerability affects versions prior to these releases.