Apple Multiple Products WebKit Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-37450)
Severity: high · Patch status: patched · Since 2023-07-13 · CVE-2023-37450
Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari WebKit contain an unspecified vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing. CISA added CVE-2023-37450 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Jul 13, 2023, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Aug 3, 2023 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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