CVE-2023-37450
Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari WebKit contain an unspecified vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted…
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- CVSS score
- 8.8 High
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2023-07-13, remediation due 2023-08-03)
- Published
- 2023-07-27
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari WebKit contain an unspecified vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing.
Affected products
- apple safari
- apple ipados
- apple iphone os
- apple macos
- apple tvos
- apple watchos
- webkitgtk webkitgtk\+
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2023-08-03.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-04
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213826
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-37450
FAQ
Is CVE-2023-37450 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-37450 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2023-07-13, with a federal remediation deadline of 2023-08-03. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-37450?
CVE-2023-37450 has a CVSS base score of 8.8 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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