Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 16.5.1 WebKit Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 16.5.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component WebKit. This manipulation causes an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-37450. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 16.5.1 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component WebKit. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, Safari 16.5.2, tvOS 16.6, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

The weakness was published 07/11/2023 as HT213823. It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-37450. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/03/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 07/13/2023 with a due date of 08/03/2023:

Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (785). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
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Status: Attacked

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Recommended: Patch
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04/25/2025 +654 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213823
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-37450 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-37450
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-233515
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2023 08:07
Updated: 04/25/2025 07:29
Changes: 07/11/2023 08:07 (40), 07/27/2023 15:36 (1), 04/29/2024 08:21 (23), 05/15/2024 17:15 (1), 06/09/2024 17:15 (2), 06/28/2024 05:32 (12), 09/09/2024 22:30 (1), 02/03/2025 23:43 (11), 04/25/2025 07:29 (3)
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