Is CVE-2023-41061 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-41061 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-41061 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-41061 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-41061?

CVE-2023-41061 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-41061

Published: September 11, 2023

EPSS:0.98%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:76.5th

Official Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS contain an unspecified vulnerability due to a validation issue affecting Wallet in which a maliciously crafted attachment may result in code execution. This vulnerability was chained with CVE-2023-41064.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS Wallet Code Execution Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2023-09-11Federal patch deadline: 2023-10-02

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity unspecified vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS affects Wallet and can lead to code execution when processing a maliciously crafted attachment. This vulnerability was chained with another exploit, and its confirmed in-the-wild exploitation and inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog make it an urgent concern, despite a low EPSS score.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild, often chained with other exploits, and is included in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply all available security updates for Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Exercise caution when opening attachments, especially from unknown or untrusted sources.

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-2023-41061 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-2023-41061 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.