CVE-2022-32859

Name: CVE-2022-32859
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-01T20:15:18.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32859 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16. Deleted contacts may still appear in spotlight search results.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

41.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-642

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.0

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32859?

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16. Deleted contacts may still appear in spotlight search results.

How severe is CVE-2022-32859?

CVE-2022-32859 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32859?

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-2022-32859?

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Source: NVD / NIST