CVE-2023-42860: Apple macOS · Incorrect Authorization
Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.7 High · fixed in 14.1 : patch Apple macOS soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 41% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 14.1, 13.6.1, 12.7.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/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/macos to 14.1, 13.6.1 or 12.7.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Appleapple/macospkg:deb/apple/macosOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately verify the macOS versions deployed across their environment and prioritize upgrading to macOS Sonoma 14.1, Monterey 12.7.1, or Ventura 13.6.1, where the vulnerability is fixed. Beyond patching, organizations should implement strict application whitelisting and limit the installation of untrusted or unnecessary software to reduce the attack surface. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of monitoring unauthorized file system modifications and suspicious local activity. Regularly audit file system permissions and application entitlements to ensure no excessive privileges are granted. Enforce least privilege principles for user accounts and applications, restricting local access where possible. Conduct user training to recognize potential insider threats and suspicious behavior. For highly sensitive environments, consider deploying macOS security features such as System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Full Disk Encryption (FileVault) to further protect system files and data confidentiality. Maintain up-to-date backups to enable recovery in case of compromise.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213985 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213983 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT213985 (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)