webkitgtk: arbitrary javascript code execution
Published Sep 6, 2023
9.8
CRITICALCVSS 3.1
EPSS 1.67%
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary javascript code execution.
Affected products
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- Version unspecifiedStatusaffectedConstraints<13.5
- Version
No data.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support
webkitgtk4-0:2.48.3-2.el7_9
Fixed · RHSA-2025:10364
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
webkit2gtk3-0:2.40.5-1.el8
Fixed · RHSA-2023:7055
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Advanced Update Support
webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.3-1.el8_2
Fixed · RHSA-2024:9680
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support
webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.3-1.el8_4
Fixed · RHSA-2024:9679
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Telecommunications Update Service
webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.3-1.el8_4
Fixed · RHSA-2024:9679
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions
webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.3-1.el8_4
Fixed · RHSA-2024:9679
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support
webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.3-1.el8_6
Fixed · RHSA-2024:9653
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Telecommunications Update Service
webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.3-1.el8_6
Fixed · RHSA-2024:9653
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Update Services for SAP Solutions
webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.3-1.el8_6
Fixed · RHSA-2024:9653
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Extended Update Support
webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.3-1.el8_8
Fixed · RHSA-2024:9646
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
webkit2gtk3-0:2.40.5-1.el9
Fixed · RHSA-2023:6535
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Update Services for SAP Solutions
webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.1-1.el9_0
Fixed · RHSA-2024:8496
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support
webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.1-1.el9_2
Fixed · RHSA-2024:8492
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
webkitgtk
Out of support scope
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
webkitgtk3
Out of support scope
| Product | Package | State | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support | webkitgtk4-0:2.48.3-2.el7_9 | Fixed | RHSA-2025:10364 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | webkit2gtk3-0:2.40.5-1.el8 | Fixed | RHSA-2023:7055 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Advanced Update Support | webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.3-1.el8_2 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9680 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support | webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.3-1.el8_4 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9679 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Telecommunications Update Service | webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.3-1.el8_4 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9679 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions | webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.3-1.el8_4 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9679 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support | webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.3-1.el8_6 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9653 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Telecommunications Update Service | webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.3-1.el8_6 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9653 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Update Services for SAP Solutions | webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.3-1.el8_6 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9653 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Extended Update Support | webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.3-1.el8_8 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9646 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | webkit2gtk3-0:2.40.5-1.el9 | Fixed | RHSA-2023:6535 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Update Services for SAP Solutions | webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.1-1.el9_0 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:8496 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support | webkit2gtk3-0:2.46.1-1.el9_2 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:8492 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | webkitgtk | Out of support scope | n/a |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | webkitgtk3 | Out of support scope | n/a |
No package ranges for this CVE.
Remediation
Red Hat statement
This flaw is being rated as 'Moderate' as WebKitGTK package is shipped as a dependency for Gnome package. Additionally, Red Hat Enterprise Linux doesn't ship any WebKitGTK based web browser where this flaw would present a higher severity major threat.
Red Hat mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
Metrics
No CVSS v4.0 score for this CVE.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
No CVSS v3.0 score for this CVE.
No CVSS v2.0 score for this CVE.
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
No CISA SSVC assessment for this CVE yet.
Estimated probability of exploitation in the wild in the next 30 days (FIRST EPSS). As of Oct 3, 2026.
Score over time
2023–2026- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Percentile over time
- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Table of values (13 key points)
Flat stretches are collapsed; showing up to 120 newest points.
| Date | Score | Percentile | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | 1.67% (0.01674) | 76.04th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 1.36% (0.01356) | 67.91th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 1.23% (0.01228) | 78.55th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 4.65% (0.04651) | 88.22th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 1.23% (0.01228) | 77.98th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 4.65% (0.04651) | 88.29th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 17.43% (0.17427) | 91.83th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 3.72% (0.03717) | 87.18th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 0.53% (0.00532) | 77.87th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 0.21% (0.00205) | 58.41th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 0.23% (0.00231) | 60.67th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 0.05% (0.00053) | 18.91th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 0.04% (0.00045) | 12.51th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
References (8)
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/11/1 Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-40397 Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2238945 Issue Tracking
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40397
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-04
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843 Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wpewebkit.org/security/WSA-2023-0008.html
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-40397
| Link | Providers | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/11/1 | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory | |
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-40397 | Vendor Advisory | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2238945 | Issue Tracking | |
| https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40397 | ||
| https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-04 | ||
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843 | Release NotesVendor Advisory | |
| https://wpewebkit.org/security/WSA-2023-0008.html | ||
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-40397 |
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