How severe is CVE-2023-32409?

CVE-2023-32409 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2023-32409?

Affected package information for CVE-2023-32409 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32409?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2023-32409 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2023-32409 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 4 known exploit references for CVE-2023-32409, including 4 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2023-32409?

CVE-2023-32409 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.3%, placing it in the 54th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

Is CVE-2023-32409 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2023-32409 (Apple Multiple Products WebKit Sandbox Escape Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2023-05-22. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2023-06-12. The required action was: Apply updates per vendor instructions. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

When was CVE-2023-32409 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2023-32409 was published on June 23, 2023 and was last updated on March 15, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2023-05-22 — agencies required to remediate by 2023-06-12

CVE-2023-32409

HIGH

Published

Jun 23, 2023

Updated

Mar 15, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

4 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.3%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk54th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

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.

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed…

support.apple.comGoogle-sheetMay 2023

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed…

cisa.govCISAMay 2023

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed…

nvd.nist.govNVDJun 2023

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed…

support.apple.comGoogle-sheetJul 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

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