CVE-2023-42938: A logic issue was addressed with improved checks

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-42938?

itunes: upgrade to 12.13.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-42938 being exploited?

CVE-2023-42938 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-42938 affect?

CVE-2023-42938 affects itunes. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.13.1 for Windows. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-42938 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting itunes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.13.1 for Windows. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-693
Published	2024-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Apple Inc. · Vendor: apple

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-14 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apple itunes UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.13.1

Fixed in: 12.13.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy itunes || rpm -q itunes || itunes --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.13.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade itunes

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade itunes

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-42938?

itunes: upgrade to 12.13.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-42938 being exploited?

CVE-2023-42938 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-42938 affect?

CVE-2023-42938 affects itunes. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.13.1 for Windows. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2023-42938?

Priority 29/100. High severity

Software pages

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