CVE-2022-22663

Name: CVE-2022-22663
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-26T18:15:08.96+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22663 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks to prevent unauthorized actions. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.3, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks to prevent unauthorized actions. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.3, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. A malicious application may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.4th 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
Apple	Mac Os X	>= 10.15, < 10.15.7
Apple	Mac Os X	10.15.7
Apple	Macos	>= 11.0, < 11.6.5
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0.0, < 12.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 26, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22663?

How severe is CVE-2022-22663?

CVE-2022-22663 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22663?

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-2022-22663?

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Source: NVD / NIST