CVE-2022-32905

Name: CVE-2022-32905
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-01T20:15:19.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32905 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. Processing a maliciously crafted DMG file may lead to arbitrary code execution with system 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

0.28%

19.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 13.0

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32905?

How severe is CVE-2022-32905?

CVE-2022-32905 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32905?

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