CVE-2023-32409
HighExploitedPublic exploitwebkitgtk: remote attacker may be able to break out of the Web Content sandbox
Published Jul 12, 2023 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-32409, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-32409
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-32409 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.6 v3.1) affecting Safari (Apple), Ipados (Apple), Iphone OS (Apple) and 12 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 18, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 15.7.8, Iphone OS 15.7.8, macOS 13.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
17%
Higher than 96.9% 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
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, Safari 16.5, iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. A remote attacker may be able to break out of Web Content sandbox. 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 | May 22, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 18, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | May 22, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | May 22, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
46 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SafariApple | >= unspecified | 16.5 |
| IpadosApple | See advisory | 15.7.8 |
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 15.7.8 |
| macOSApple | >= unspecified | 13.4 |
| tvOSApple | >= unspecified | 16.5 |
Patched Releases
Ipados
15.7.8
Iphone OS
15.7.8
macOS
13.4
Safari
16.5
tvOS
16.5
watchOS
9.5
iOS and iPadOS
15.7, 16.5
webkit2gtk
2.42.0-1
webkitgtk4
2.38.5-3.amzn2.0.1
webkitgtk4-devel
2.38.5-3.amzn2.0.1
webkitgtk4-jsc
2.38.5-3.amzn2.0.1
webkitgtk4-jsc-devel
2.38.5-3.amzn2.0.1
wpewebkit
2.42.0-1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 18, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
May 22, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 22, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 22, 2023
Publicly disclosed
Jul 12, 2023
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-693 Protection Mechanism Failure
References
- advisoryhttps://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-37450
- advisoryhttps://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/commit/54408f5746f2401721bd56d71de132a22b6f9856
- advisoryhttps://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/pull/12660
- advisoryhttps://isc.sans.edu/diary/rss/29972
- advisoryhttps://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2023/06/22/apple-patch-fixes-zero-day-kernel-hole-reported-by-kaspersky-update-now/
FAQ
Common Questions.
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.
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 May 18, 2023.
Yes. It was added on May 22, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 12, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 15.7.8, Iphone OS 15.7.8, macOS 13.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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