ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2023-42824: Apple iOS and iPadOS Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
| Vendor | Apple |
|---|---|
| Product | iOS and iPadOS |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 5 Oct 2023 |
| CISA federal deadline | 26 Oct 2023 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Description (NVD)
Apple iOS and iPadOS contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for local privilege escalation.
SOURCES
Other Apple flaws
- CVE-2024-27834: Apple Multiple Products Improper Authentication Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-86950: Apple Multiple Products Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-65400: Apple macOS Improper Authentication Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-43520: Apple Multiple Products Classic Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-43510: Apple Multiple Products Improper Locking Vulnerability
Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.