CVE-2022-22650

5.5 MEDIUM 0.3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, macOS Monterey 12.3, Security Update 2022-003 Catalina. A plug-in may be able to inherit the application's permissions and access user data.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure.
Exploit odds: 0.3% 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: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.5 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: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-281
Record status: Modified

Affected

Apple Mac Os X < 10.15.7
Apple Mac Os X 10.15.7
Apple macOS < 11.6.5
Apple macOS < 12.3
Apple macOS 10.15.7

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record