CVE-2023-32383 Code injection in macOS

High 7.8 Published 10 Jan 2024 Updated 20 Jun 2025

An attacker can inject code into sensitive Xcode binaries on macOS, potentially executing arbitrary code within the development environment.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-32383?

CVE-2023-32383 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 10 Jan 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

This issue was addressed by forcing hardened runtime on the affected binaries at the system level. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.4. An app may be able to inject code into sensitive binaries bundled with Xcode.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32383?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32383?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32383 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2023-32383 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32383 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-hgv6-5hxf-xv66.