Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS Wallet Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-41061
A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.6.2, iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1. A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
CISA KEV
SSVC: Active Exploitation
Automatable
CVSS Base Score
7.8
HIGH
Exploitability:1.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:3.15%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-20 ↗CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | unspecified < 16.6 (affected) |
| Apple | watchOS | unspecified < 9.6 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Apple Inc. · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2023-08-22T18:10:00 |
| Published | 2023-09-07T17:30:09 |
| Last Updated | 2025-10-21T23:05:39 |
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