CVE-2022-32781

4.4 MEDIUM 0.3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with an admin-level 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

2022-09-23 19:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 04:47 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: 4.4 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2022-09-23 19:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 04:47 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-269 · Improper privilege management
Record status: Modified

Affected

Apple Ipados < 15.5
Apple Iphone Os < 15.5
Apple Mac Os X 10.15.7
Apple macOS < 10.15.7
Apple macOS < 11.6.8
Apple macOS < 12.4
Apple macOS 10.15.7

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.4

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

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record