CVE-2022-26709

Name: CVE-2022-26709
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-01T20:15:17.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26709 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, macOS Monterey 12.4, Safari 15.5. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, macOS Monterey 12.4, Safari 15.5. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 15.5
Apple	Ipados	< 15.5
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.5
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0.0, < 12.4
Apple	Tvos	< 15.5
Apple	Watchos	< 8.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213253Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213258Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213260Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213253Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213258Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213260Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26709?

How severe is CVE-2022-26709?

CVE-2022-26709 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26709?

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