CVE-2023-42931

HIGH

Published Mar 28, 2024 Modified Nov 4, 2025 CWE-280

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. A process may gain admin privileges without proper authentication.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-280 CWE-280

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	12.0 — 12.7.2
apple	macos	13.0 — 13.6.3
apple	macos	14.0 — 14.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038

Other References

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214036 https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214037 https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214038

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42931? +

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. A process may gain admin privileges without proper authentication. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-42931? +

CVE-2023-42931 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42931? +

CVE-2023-42931 affects products from apple, specifically: macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-42931? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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Quick Facts

CVSS Score: 7.8
Severity: HIGH
Published: Mar 28, 2024

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