What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-42977?

CVE-2023-42977 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Ipad Os are affected by CVE-2023-42977?

Organizations using A path handling face notable risk from CVE-2023-42977, a input validation vulnerability rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-42977?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Ipad Os CVE-2023-42977

HIGH

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2025-04-11 product-security@apple.com

Apple Information Disclosure Ipad Os Iphone Os macOS iOS

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

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:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:36 vuln.today

CVE Published

Apr 11, 2025 - 15:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

AnalysisAI

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox. Affected products include: Apple Ipad Os, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.