Is CVE-2023-32409 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-32409 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-32409 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-32409 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-32409?

CVE-2023-32409 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-32409

Published: May 22, 2023

EPSS:0.25%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:47.9th

Official Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Safari WebKit contain an unspecified vulnerability that can allow a remote attacker to break out of the Web Content sandbox. 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 Sandbox Escape Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2023-05-22Federal patch deadline: 2023-06-12

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This unspecified vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Safari WebKit allows a remote attacker to escape the Web Content sandbox. This could affect any HTML parsers using WebKit. The high severity and confirmed exploitation in the wild make this an urgent concern.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild.

Recommended Action

Apply all available security updates for Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Safari to address this WebKit sandbox escape vulnerability. Keep all operating systems and browsers up to date.

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-2023-32409 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-2023-32409 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.