CVE-2023-38571 Security feature bypass in macOS

High 7.5 Published 28 Jul 2023 Updated 13 Feb 2025

An app can bypass Privacy preferences due to insufficient symlink validation, requiring users to update macOS.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-38571?

CVE-2023-38571 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 28 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38571?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38571?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38571 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-38571 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38571 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mgc4-cc92-x8pw.