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iOS CVE-2023-40393

HIGH
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2024-01-10 product-security@apple.com
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 10, 2024 - 22:15 nvd
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.

AnalysisAI

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication. Affected products include: Apple Macos.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.

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