CVE-2022-32826

Name: CVE-2022-32826
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-23T19:15:13.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32826 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, watchOS 8.7, tvOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, watchOS 8.7, tvOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Apple	Ipados	< 15.6	—
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.6	—
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, < 12.5	—
Apple	Macos	10.15.7	—
Apple	Tvos	< 15.6	—
Apple	Watchos	< 8.7	—

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213340Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213342Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213343Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213344Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213340Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213342Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213343Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213344Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32826?

How severe is CVE-2022-32826?

CVE-2022-32826 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32826?

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