Is CVE-2023-32373 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-32373 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-32373 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-32373 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-32373?

CVE-2023-32373 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-32373

Published: May 22, 2023

EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:4.0th

Official Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, 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: 2023-05-22Federal patch deadline: 2023-06-12

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability is a use-after-free flaw in WebKit, which can lead to arbitrary code execution when processing specially crafted web content. This is a high-severity issue, confirmed as exploited in the wild by CISA, indicating immediate attention is required despite a low EPSS score.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Given the nature of WebKit, it is remotely exploitable through malicious web content.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Safari. Ensure all applications that rely on WebKit for HTML processing are also updated to their latest 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-2023-32373 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-2023-32373 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.