CVE-2023-32409 Apple Multiple Products WebKit Sandbox Escape
Remote attackers can break out of the Web Content sandbox, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation on Apple devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 22 May 2023
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-32409?
CVE-2023-32409 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 23 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, Safari 16.5, iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. A remote attacker may be able to break out of Web Content sandbox. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32409?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Safari, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32409?
Upgrade to a fixed version. US federal agencies must fix it by 12 Jun 2023.
Is CVE-2023-32409 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2023-32409 in the wild since at least 22 May 2023.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Ipados
- CVE-2025-43300 Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Out-of-Bounds Write
- CVE-2025-24201 Apple Multiple Products WebKit Out-of-Bounds Write
- CVE-2025-24085 Apple Multiple Products Use-After-Free
- CVE-2025-31200 Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption
- CVE-2025-31201 Apple Multiple Products Arbitrary Read and Write
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-32409, GHSA-hwfm-xf3j-ph3g, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-32409.