CVE-2022-42797

Name: CVE-2022-42797
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-27T20:15:12.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42797 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An injection issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Xcode 14.1. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An injection issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Xcode 14.1. 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

0.31%

22.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Xcode	< 14.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213496Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213496Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42797?

An injection issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Xcode 14.1. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

How severe is CVE-2022-42797?

CVE-2022-42797 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42797?

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-2022-42797?

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Source: NVD / NIST