CVE-2022-32781

Name: CVE-2022-32781
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-23T19:15:12.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32781 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Apple	Ipados	< 15.5	—
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.5	—
Apple	Mac Os X	10.15.7	Security Update 2020-001
Apple	Macos	< 10.15.7	—
Apple	Macos	>= 11.0, < 11.6.8	—
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.4	—
Apple	Macos	10.15.7	—

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213258Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213343Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213344Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213258Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213343Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213344Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32781?

How severe is CVE-2022-32781?

CVE-2022-32781 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32781?

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-2022-32781?

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Source: NVD / NIST