CVE-2022-22589

6.1 MEDIUM 2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, tvOS 15.3, Safari 15.3, macOS Monterey 12.2. Processing a maliciously crafted mail message may lead to running arbitrary javascript.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 2.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2022-03-18 18:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 04:28 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 2.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.1 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2022-03-18 18:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 04:28 UTC
Exploit probability: 2.0% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Apple Safari < 15.3
Apple Ipados < 15.3
Apple Iphone Os < 15.3
Apple Mac Os X < 10.15.7
Apple Mac Os X 10.15.7
Apple macOS < 11.6.6
Apple macOS < 12.2
Apple Tvos < 15.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.1

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: Low
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record