CVE-2023-42938 Privilege escalation in iTunes for Windows

High 7.8 Published 14 Mar 2024 Updated 28 Mar 2025

A local attacker can elevate privileges in iTunes for Windows due to a logic issue, requiring an upgrade to the fixed version.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-42938?

CVE-2023-42938 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes, published on 14 Mar 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.13.1 for Windows. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

Weakness: CWE-693

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42938?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Itunes.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42938?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42938 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-42938 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-42938 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-chrr-r69v-42vf.