CVE-2022-26691
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.58%
Last modified
CVE-2022-26691 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-003 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.3, macOS Big Sur 11.6.5. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-003 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.3, macOS Big Sur 11.6.5. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cups | < 499.4 |
| 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 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Openprinting | Cups | < 2.4.2 |
References
- https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cups/commit/de4f8c196106033e4c372dce3e91b9d42b0b9444Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00039.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5149Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cups/commit/de4f8c196106033e4c372dce3e91b9d42b0b9444Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00039.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5149Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-26691?
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-003 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.3, macOS Big Sur 11.6.5. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-26691?
CVE-2022-26691 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26691?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2022
- CVE-2022-26676aEnrich a+HRD has inadequate privilege restrictions, an unau…9.8
- CVE-2022-2668An issue was discovered in Keycloak that allows arbitrary Ja…7.2
- CVE-2022-26688An issue in the handling of symlinks was addressed with impr…4.4
- CVE-2022-26689Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2022-2669The WP Taxonomy Import WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 does n…6.1
- CVE-2022-26690Description: A race condition was addressed with additional …4.7
- CVE-2022-26692Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2022-26693This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is…9.1
- CVE-2022-26694This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is…9.1
- CVE-2022-26696This issue was addressed with improved environment sanitizat…8.8
- CVE-2022-26697An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved inpu…7.1
- CVE-2022-26698An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved boun…7.1
Are you affected by CVE-2022-26691?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST
