CVE-2022-22620

Name: CVE-2022-22620
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-18T18:15:13.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 16.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22620 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 macOS Monterey 12.2.1, iOS 15.3.1 and iPadOS 15.3.1, Safari 15.3 (v. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 16.34% 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 macOS Monterey 12.2.1, iOS 15.3.1 and iPadOS 15.3.1, Safari 15.3 (v. 16612.4.9.1.8 and 15612.4.9.1.8). Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

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

16.34%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Feb 25, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 15.3
Apple	Ipados	< 15.3.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.3.1
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0.0, < 12.2.1

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-39Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213091Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213092Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213093Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-39Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213091Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213092Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213093Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22620Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22620?

How severe is CVE-2022-22620?

CVE-2022-22620 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22620?

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