CVE-2023-42823: Apple iOS and iPadOS · An app may be able to access user-sensitive data
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 2.7 Low : upgrade to 16.7.2 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 36% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 16.7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Feb 2024
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 iOS and iPadOS to 16.7.2.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and iPadOS | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations should prioritize deploying the Apple security updates that address CVE-2023-42823 across all affected devices, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Enforce strict app privilege management by limiting installation of apps requiring high privileges and conducting thorough app vetting. Implement Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to automate patch deployment and monitor device compliance. Educate users and administrators about the importance of timely updates and the risks of installing untrusted applications. Additionally, review logging configurations and audit logs for any unusual access patterns. Employ endpoint security solutions capable of detecting anomalous app behavior. Finally, maintain an inventory of Apple devices and ensure that legacy or unsupported devices are either upgraded or isolated to reduce exposure.
Description
The issue was resolved by sanitizing logging This issue is fixed in watchOS 10.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, tvOS 17.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2, iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213981 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213987 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213988 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213985 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213983 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT213988 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT213987 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT213984 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT213983 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT213982 (opens in a new tab)