CVE-2023-42931

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. A process may gain admin privileges without proper authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-280

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Mar 28, 2024
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2023-42931: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix