Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks to prevent unauthorized actions. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213599
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606
Scores
CVSS v3
5.5
EPSS
0.0005
EPSS Percentile
15.3%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
Status
published
Products (4)
apple/ipados
< 16.3
apple/iphone_os
< 16.3
apple/macos
13.0 - 13.2
apple/watchos
< 9.3
Published
Sep 06, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026