CVE-2022-26693

Name: CVE-2022-26693
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-26T19:15:07.823+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26693 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4. A plug-in may be able to inherit the application's permissions and access user data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0.0, < 12.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26693?

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4. A plug-in may be able to inherit the application's permissions and access user data.

How severe is CVE-2022-26693?

CVE-2022-26693 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26693?

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-2022-26693?

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Source: NVD / NIST