CVE-2023-23538

MEDIUM

macOS < 12.6.4 - Unprotected User Data Exposure via Path Handling Issue

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0009
EPSS Percentile 25.8%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-863
Status published
Products (1)
apple/macos < 12.6.4
Published May 08, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026