HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-32435
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-32435

Published: June 23, 2023

EPSS:0.41%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:61.2th

Official Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari WebKit contain a memory corruption 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 Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari WebKit contain a memory corruption 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.

Added to KEV: 2023-06-23Federal patch deadline: 2023-07-14
Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari WebKit involves memory corruption that can lead to arbitrary code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.00415 indicate confirmed active exploitation, making this a high-priority threat that requires immediate action.

This flaw is actively exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in CISA's KEV catalog. Attackers can exploit this remotely by tricking users into visiting a specially crafted malicious website.

Recommended Action

Users should immediately update their Apple devices (iOS, iPadOS, macOS) and Safari browser to the latest versions. Any other products relying on WebKit for HTML processing should also be updated promptly.

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-2023-32435 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-2023-32435 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.

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
Apple
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-32435
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)0.41%
PublishedJun 23, 2023

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-32435 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.