High (7.8) in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. In CISA KEV since 2023-09-11. EPSS 4.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Severity
CVSS 3.1
7.8 high
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
4.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 91% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)