CVE-2023-42973

Description

Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. The issue was addressed with improved UI.

Category

4.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120949 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42973?
CVE-2023-42973 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42973?
To fix CVE-2023-42973, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-42973 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-42973 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-42973?
CVE-2023-42973 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS.
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