CVE-2022-32946

Name: CVE-2022-32946
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-01T20:15:20.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32946 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved entitlements. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved entitlements. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16. An app may be able to record audio using a pair of connected AirPods.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 16.0
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32946?

This issue was addressed with improved entitlements. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16. An app may be able to record audio using a pair of connected AirPods.

How severe is CVE-2022-32946?

CVE-2022-32946 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32946?

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