CVE-2022-22590

Name: CVE-2022-22590
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-18T18:15:12.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22590 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. 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. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. 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 maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.45%

70.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 15.3
Apple	Ipados	< 15.3
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.3
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0.0, < 12.2
Apple	Tvos	< 8.4
Apple	Watchos	< 8.4
Webkitgtk	Webkitgtk	< 2.36.7

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-39Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213053Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213054Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213057Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213058Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213059Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-39Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213053Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213054Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213057Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213058Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213059Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22590?

How severe is CVE-2022-22590?

CVE-2022-22590 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22590?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST