MEDIUM
CVE-2023-42843
CWE-290Published: February 21, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2, iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, Safari 17.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1. Visiting a malicious website may lead to address bar spoofing.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-42843 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/26/1Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213981Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213986Vendor Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/26/1Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213981Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213986Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-42843
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-290
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 21, 2024
Related CVEs (CWE-290)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-42843 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.