CVE-2023-23529

webkitgtk: processing maliciously crafted web content may be exploited for arbitrary code execution

Published Feb 27, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 9.5% KEV · Listed
Description
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4, iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1, macOS Ventura 13.2.1, Safari 16.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3320-1 webkit2gtk security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5351-1 webkit2gtk security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5352-1 wpewebkit security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-27629 A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4, iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1, macOS Ventura 13.2.1, Safari 16.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5893-1 WebKitGTK vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00072}

epss

{'score': 0.00065}

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First Time appeared Redhat rhel Els
CPEs cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:7
Vendors & Products Redhat rhel Els
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics kev

{'dateAdded': '2023-02-14'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'active', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Oct 21, 2025, 11:15 PM
Reserved
Jan 12, 2023, 12:00 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Feb 27, 2023, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:37 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Feb 13, 2023, 12:00 AM