CVE-2022-26773

Name: CVE-2022-26773
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-26T20:15:10.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26773 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.12.4 for Windows. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.12.4 for Windows. An application may be able to delete files for which it does not have permission.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Itunes	< 12.12.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213259Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213259Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26773?

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.12.4 for Windows. An application may be able to delete files for which it does not have permission.

How severe is CVE-2022-26773?

CVE-2022-26773 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26773?

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