Is CVE-2023-28205 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-28205 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-28205 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-28205 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28205?

CVE-2023-28205 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-28205

Published: April 10, 2023

EPSS:0.07%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:20.9th

Official Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari WebKit contain a use-after-free vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple Multiple Products WebKit Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2023-04-10Federal patch deadline: 2023-05-01

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari WebKit can lead to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This allows attackers to run arbitrary code on affected devices. The confirmed exploitation by CISA (is_in_kev: true) makes this a critical threat.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild. This confirms that attackers are actively using malicious web content to execute code on vulnerable systems.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari. Users should ensure their Apple devices and browsers are updated to the most recent secure versions.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-28205 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2023-28205 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.