CVE-2023-41996: Apple macOS · Apps that fail verification checks may still launch
Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · fixed in 13.6 : update Apple macOS when convenient.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 21:44 UTC
Rated Medium by the CNA (apple) · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 21% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 13.6
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Sep 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
AI-suggested
Upgrade to macOS Ventura 13.6 or later, where the issue is fixed with improved verification checks. No other mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A vulnerability in Apple macOS allowed apps that fail verification checks to still launch. This issue was addressed with improved verification checks and fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.