8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2023-43010
Apple Safari Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2, Safari 17.2, iOS 16.7.15 and iPadOS 16.7.15, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to memory corruption.

INFO

Published Date :

March 12, 2026, 1:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

March 25, 2026, 6:45 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-43010 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Apple macos
2 Apple iphone_os
3 Apple safari
4 Apple ipados
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Apply vendor-supplied updates to address memory corruption vulnerabilities.
  • Update iOS to version 17.2 or later.
  • Update iPadOS to version 17.2 or later.
  • Update macOS to version Sonoma 14.2 or later.
  • Update Safari to version 17.2 or later.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2023-43010 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-43010.

URL Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120300 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120877 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120879 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126632 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126646 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Mar/1 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-43010 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-43010 weaknesses.

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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Python

Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago
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Born at : Jan. 26, 2026, 8:17 a.m. This repo has been linked 2857 different CVEs too.

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-43010 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • The Cyber Express
Apple Patches WebKit Vulnerability CVE-2026-20643 Across iOS, macOS

Apple has released a new security update to address a critical WebKit vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-20643. The vulnerability was identified as a cross-origin issue within the Navigation API of Web ... Read more

Published Date: Mar 19, 2026 (2 weeks, 5 days ago)
  • The Hacker News
Apple Fixes WebKit Vulnerability Enabling Same-Origin Policy Bypass on iOS and macOS

Apple on Tuesday released its first round of Background Security Improvements to address a security flaw in WebKit that affects iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20643 (CV ... Read more

Published Date: Mar 18, 2026 (2 weeks, 6 days ago)
  • CybersecurityNews
Apple Released Emergency Updates for iOS 15.8.7 to Thwart ‘Coruna’ Exploit Kit

Apple Released Emergency Updates iOS 15.8.7 Apple has rolled out an emergency security update, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7, to protect older devices from a severe threat known as the ‘Coruna’ exploit ... Read more

Published Date: Mar 13, 2026 (3 weeks, 4 days ago)
  • Daily CyberSecurity
Legacy Under Siege: Apple Pushes Emergency iOS 15.8.7 Update to Thwart ‘Coruna’ Exploit Kit

In a major move to protect users of older hardware, Apple has released critical security updates for iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7. This emergency response follows a stark warning from Google regarding ... Read more

Published Date: Mar 13, 2026 (3 weeks, 4 days ago)
  • TheCyberThrone
Apple Patches Coruna Exploit Kit — Older iOS/iPadOS Devices

March 13, 2026What is Coruna?Researchers from Google and iVerify disclosed in early March 2026 a sophisticated exploit kit dubbed Coruna, described as “nation-state grade,” enabling mass exploitation ... Read more

Published Date: Mar 13, 2026 (3 weeks, 4 days ago)
  • The Hacker News
Apple Issues Security Updates for Older iOS Devices Targeted by Coruna WebKit Exploit

Apple on Wednesday backported fixes for a security flaw in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Sonoma to older versions after it was found to be used as part of the Coruna exploit kit. The vulnerability, tracked a ... Read more

Published Date: Mar 12, 2026 (3 weeks, 5 days ago)
  • security.nl
Apple beschermt oude iPhones tegen actief aangevallen kwetsbaarheid

Apple heeft beveiligingsupdates uitgebracht om oude iPhones en iPads tegen actief aangevallen kwetsbaarheden te beschermen. Onlangs werd bekend dat aanvallers de beveiligingslekken, waarvoor Apple al ... Read more

Published Date: Mar 12, 2026 (3 weeks, 5 days ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-43010 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 25, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE CWE-787
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 17.2 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 17.0 up to (excluding) 17.2 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 17.0 up to (excluding) 17.2 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 14.2 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 15.8.7 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 15.8.7 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 16.0 up to (excluding) 16.7.15 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 16.0 up to (excluding) 16.7.15
    Added Reference Type CVE: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Mar/1 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/120300 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/120877 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/120879 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/126632 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/126646 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Mar. 13, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Mar/1
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Mar. 12, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 12, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2, Safari 17.2, iOS 16.7.15 and iPadOS 16.7.15, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to memory corruption.
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/120300
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/120877
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/120879
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/126632
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/126646
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.