CVE-2022-22652

Name: CVE-2022-22652
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-18T18:15:14.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22652 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The GSMA authentication panel could be presented on the lock screen. The issue was resolved by requiring device unlock to interact with the GSMA authentication panel. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GSMA authentication panel could be presented on the lock screen. The issue was resolved by requiring device unlock to interact with the GSMA authentication panel. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4. A person with physical access may be able to view and modify the carrier account information and settings from the lock screen.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

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

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22652?

How severe is CVE-2022-22652?

CVE-2022-22652 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22652?

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