CVE-2023-38599

webkitgtk: track sensitive user information

Severity Score

6.5

*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

*KEV

Decision

*SSVC

Descriptions

NVD
RedHat

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 16.6, watchOS 9.6, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, tvOS 16.6, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, macOS Ventura 13.5. A website may be able to track sensitive user information.

A flaw was found in WebKitGTK, which exists due to a logic issue in WebKit related to a user's privacy. A remote attacker may be able to track sensitive user information.

*Credits: N/A

CVSS Scores

NISTv3.1 6.5

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

* Common Vulnerability Scoring System

SSVC

Decision:-

Exploitation

Automatable

Tech. Impact

* Organization's Worst-case Scenario

Timeline

2023-07-20 CVE Reserved
2023-07-28 CVE Published
2024-08-02 CVE Updated
2024-08-29 EPSS Updated
---------- Exploited in Wild
---------- KEV Due Date
---------- First Exploit

CWE

CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

CAPEC

References (13)

URL	Tag	Source
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/02/1	Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KJ4DG5LHWG2INDOTPB7MO4JVJN6LKL3M
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KQXJYKTGLKI6TJEFJCKPHCNY7PS72OER
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-04
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5468

URL	Date	SRC

URL	Date	SRC

URL	Date	SRC
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841	2024-01-05
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842	2024-01-05
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843	2024-01-05
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846	2024-01-05
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213847	2024-01-05
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848	2024-01-05
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-38599	2023-11-14
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2231020	2023-11-14

Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions

Vendor		Product				Version		Other		Status
Vendor	Product	Version	Other	Status	<-- -->	Vendor	Product	Version	Other	Status
Apple Search vendor "Apple"		Safari Search vendor "Apple" for product "Safari"				< 16.6 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Safari" and version " < 16.6"		-		Affected
Apple Search vendor "Apple"		Ipados Search vendor "Apple" for product "Ipados"				< 15.7.8 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Ipados" and version " < 15.7.8"		-		Affected
Apple Search vendor "Apple"		Ipados Search vendor "Apple" for product "Ipados"				>= 16.0 < 16.6 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Ipados" and version " >= 16.0 < 16.6"		-		Affected
Apple Search vendor "Apple"		Iphone Os Search vendor "Apple" for product "Iphone Os"				< 15.7.8 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Iphone Os" and version " < 15.7.8"		-		Affected
Apple Search vendor "Apple"		Iphone Os Search vendor "Apple" for product "Iphone Os"				>= 16.0 < 16.6 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Iphone Os" and version " >= 16.0 < 16.6"		-		Affected
Apple Search vendor "Apple"		Macos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos"				>= 13.0 < 13.5 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" and version " >= 13.0 < 13.5"		-		Affected
Apple Search vendor "Apple"		Tvos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Tvos"				< 16.6 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Tvos" and version " < 16.6"		-		Affected
Apple Search vendor "Apple"		Watchos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Watchos"				< 9.6 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Watchos" and version " < 9.6"		-		Affected