VDB-240684 · CVE-2023-40426 · GCVE-0-2023-40426

Apple macOS 13 Restrictions permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple macOS 13. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Restrictions Handler. The manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-40426. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS 13 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown part of the component Restrictions Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.

The weakness was shared 09/27/2023. The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-40426 since 08/14/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

Upgrading to version 14 eliminates this vulnerability.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 14

Timelineinfo

08/14/2023 🔍
09/27/2023 +44 days 🔍
09/27/2023 +0 days 🔍
11/06/2025 +771 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40426 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40426
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-240684
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 09/27/2023 19:25
Updated: 11/06/2025 18:33
Changes: 09/27/2023 19:25 (42), 10/20/2023 15:52 (11), 11/06/2025 18:33 (16)
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