What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-41994?

CVE-2023-41994 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2023-41994?

Organizations using A logic should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2023-41994, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 5.5. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-41994?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

macOS CVE-2023-41994

MEDIUM

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2024-01-10 product-security@apple.com

Authentication Bypass Apple macOS

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 10, 2024 - 22:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionCVE.org

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. A camera extension may be able to access the camera view from apps other than the app for which it was granted permission.

AnalysisAI

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. A camera extension may be able to access the camera view from apps other than the app for which it was granted permission. Affected products include: Apple Macos.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.