CVE-2022-22642

Name: CVE-2022-22642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-18T18:15:14.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22642 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4. A user may be able to bypass the Emergency SOS passcode prompt.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.12%

62.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 15.4
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22642?

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4. A user may be able to bypass the Emergency SOS passcode prompt.

How severe is CVE-2022-22642?

CVE-2022-22642 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22642?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-22642?

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Source: NVD / NIST