CVE-2022-26724

Name: CVE-2022-26724
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-26T19:15:08.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26724 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5. A local user may be able to enable iCloud Photos without authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Tvos	< 15.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26724?

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5. A local user may be able to enable iCloud Photos without authentication.

How severe is CVE-2022-26724?

CVE-2022-26724 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26724?

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