CVE-2022-26707
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2022-26707 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in the handling of environment variables was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue in the handling of environment variables was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4. A user may be able to view sensitive user information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-26707?
An issue in the handling of environment variables was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4. A user may be able to view sensitive user information.
How severe is CVE-2022-26707?
CVE-2022-26707 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26707?
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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