Answer in brief
CVE-2023-41061 records a High severity vulnerability in CVE Program Container. The current sources mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Apple/iOS and iPadOS (generic), apple/ipados (generic), apple/iphone_os (generic), apple/watchos (generic) and additional mapped packages. Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
Analysis pending evidence review
HOL Guard separates source facts from reviewed analysis. See the methodology.
A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. Known-exploitation status makes exposure review time-sensitive. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.
Analysis status
Analysis pending evidence review
Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.
The current feed maps Apple/iOS and iPadOS (generic), apple/ipados (generic), apple/iphone_os (generic), apple/watchos (generic) and additional mapped packages. Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| Apple/iOS and iPadOSgeneric | >=unspecified <16.6 | 16.6 |
| apple/ipadosgeneric | >=0 <16.6.1 | 16.6.1 |
| apple/iphone_osgeneric | >=0 <16.6.1 | 16.6.1 |
| apple/watchosgeneric | >=0 <9.6.2 | 9.6.2 |
| Apple/watchOSgeneric | >=unspecified <9.6 | 9.6 |
Published upstream
Sep 7, 2023
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordSource modified
Oct 21, 2025
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordFirst seen by HOL
May 24, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 11, 2023
Evidence: source:kev:kev:kev:recordA 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.
Quoted source text, attributed separately from HOL analysis.
Answer in brief
CVE-2023-41061 records a High severity vulnerability in CVE Program Container. The current sources mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Apple/iOS and iPadOS (generic), apple/ipados (generic), apple/iphone_os (generic), apple/watchos (generic) and additional mapped packages. Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
Analysis pending evidence review
HOL Guard separates source facts from reviewed analysis. See the methodology.
A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. Known-exploitation status makes exposure review time-sensitive. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.
Analysis status
Analysis pending evidence review
Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.
The current feed maps Apple/iOS and iPadOS (generic), apple/ipados (generic), apple/iphone_os (generic), apple/watchos (generic) and additional mapped packages. Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| Apple/iOS and iPadOSgeneric | >=unspecified <16.6 | 16.6 |
| apple/ipadosgeneric | >=0 <16.6.1 | 16.6.1 |
| apple/iphone_osgeneric | >=0 <16.6.1 | 16.6.1 |
| apple/watchosgeneric | >=0 <9.6.2 | 9.6.2 |
| Apple/watchOSgeneric | >=unspecified <9.6 | 9.6 |
Published upstream
Sep 7, 2023
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordSource modified
Oct 21, 2025
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordFirst seen by HOL
May 24, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 11, 2023
Evidence: source:kev:kev:kev:recordA 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.
Quoted source text, attributed separately from HOL analysis.