CVE-2023-42939

LOW

Published Feb 21, 2024 Modified Nov 4, 2025 CWE-841

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. A user's private browsing activity may be unexpectedly saved in the App Privacy Report.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

3.3

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-841 CWE-841

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	ipad_os	< 17.1
apple	iphone_os	< 17.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982

Other References

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213982

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42939? +

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. A user's private browsing activity may be unexpectedly saved in the App Privacy Report. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2023-42939? +

CVE-2023-42939 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.3 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42939? +

CVE-2023-42939 affects products from apple, specifically: ipad_os, iphone_os. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-42939? +

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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