CVE-2023-28205
HighExploitedPublic exploitwebkit2gtk - security update
Published Jul 12, 2023 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-28205, TR-23-0213, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-28205
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-28205 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Safari (Apple), Ipados (Apple), Iphone OS (Apple) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 7, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 15.7.5, Iphone OS 15.7.5, macOS 13.3.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
27%
Higher than 98.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 16.4.1, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5, iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, macOS Ventura 13.3.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Apr 10, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 7, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Apr 10, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Apr 10, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
318 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SafariApple | >= unspecified | 16.4.1 |
| IpadosApple | See advisory | 15.7.5 |
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 15.7.5 |
| macOSApple | >= unspecified | 13.3.1 |
| webkit2gtkdebian | See advisory | 2.40.1-1~deb11u1 |
Patched Releases
Ipados
15.7.5
Iphone OS
15.7.5
macOS
13.3.1, 13.3
Safari
16.4.1, 16.4
iOS and iPadOS
15.7, 16.4
libjavascriptcoregtk-4_0-18
2.38.6-150000.3.139.1, 2.38.6-150200.72.1, 2.38.6-150400.4.39.1, 2.38.6-2.136.1
libjavascriptcoregtk-4_0-18-32bit
2.38.6-150400.4.39.1
libjavascriptcoregtk-4_1-0
2.38.6-150400.4.39.1
libjavascriptcoregtk-4_1-0-32bit
2.38.6-150400.4.39.1
libjavascriptcoregtk-5_0-0
2.38.6-150400.4.39.1
libwebkit2gtk-4_0-37
2.38.6-150000.3.139.1, 2.38.6-150200.72.1, 2.38.6-150400.4.39.1, 2.38.6-2.136.1
libwebkit2gtk-4_0-37-32bit
2.38.6-150400.4.39.1
libwebkit2gtk-4_1-0
2.38.6-150400.4.39.1
libwebkit2gtk-4_1-0-32bit
2.38.6-150400.4.39.1
libwebkit2gtk-5_0-0
2.38.6-150400.4.39.1
libwebkit2gtk3-lang
2.38.6-150000.3.139.1, 2.38.6-150200.72.1, 2.38.6-2.136.1
typelib-1_0-JavaScriptCore-4_0
2.38.6-150000.3.139.1, 2.38.6-150200.72.1, 2.38.6-150400.4.39.1, 2.38.6-2.136.1
typelib-1_0-JavaScriptCore-4_1
2.38.6-150400.4.39.1
typelib-1_0-JavaScriptCore-5_0
2.38.6-150400.4.39.1
typelib-1_0-WebKit2-4_0
2.38.6-150000.3.139.1, 2.38.6-150200.72.1, 2.38.6-150400.4.39.1, 2.38.6-2.136.1
typelib-1_0-WebKit2-4_1
2.38.6-150400.4.39.1
typelib-1_0-WebKit2-5_0
2.38.6-150400.4.39.1
typelib-1_0-WebKit2WebExtension-4_0
2.38.6-150000.3.139.1, 2.38.6-150200.72.1, 2.38.6-150400.4.39.1, 2.38.6-2.136.1
typelib-1_0-WebKit2WebExtension-4_1
2.38.6-150400.4.39.1
typelib-1_0-WebKit2WebExtension-5_0
2.38.6-150400.4.39.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 7, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 10, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 10, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Apr 10, 2023
Publicly disclosed
Jul 12, 2023
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-416 Use After Free
References
- advisoryRHSA-2023:1918
- advisoryRHSA-2023:1919
- advisoryRHSA-2025:10364
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/1210295
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/1210731
FAQ
Common Questions.
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.
Affected: Safari (Apple) versions >= unspecified; Ipados (Apple); Iphone OS (Apple), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 7, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Apr 10, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of May 1, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 15.7.5, Iphone OS 15.7.5, macOS 13.3.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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