CVE-2023-42951: apple ios and ipados
CVSS: 4.3v3.1MediumModified
Published 21-02-2024Last modified 04-11-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-42951 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) vulnerability in apple ios and ipados. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 25.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.34%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 21-02-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-11-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. A user may be unable to delete browsing history items.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.34%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
26%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.34% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.34%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Apple3 products
- ios and ipados≥ unspecified, < 17.1
- ipad_os< 17.1
- iphone_os< 17.1
1 vendor · 3 products
References
2 links- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Vendor Advisory