CVE-2022-22656

Name: CVE-2022-22656
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-18T18:15:14.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22656 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, macOS Monterey 12.3, Security Update 2022-003 Catalina. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, macOS Monterey 12.3, Security Update 2022-003 Catalina. A local attacker may be able to view the previous logged in user’s desktop from the fast user switching screen.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Apple	Mac Os X	>= 10.15, < 10.15.7	—
Apple	Mac Os X	10.15.7	Security Update 2022-001
Apple	Macos	>= 11.6, < 11.6.5	—
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.3	—
Apple	Macos	10.15.7	—

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22656?

How severe is CVE-2022-22656?

CVE-2022-22656 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22656?

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