CVE-2022-42826

Name: CVE-2022-42826
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-27T20:15:12.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42826 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, Safari 16.1. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, Safari 16.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 16.1
Apple	Ipados	< 16.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.1
Apple	Macos	< 13.0
Webkitgtk	Webkitgtk\+	< 2.40.1

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213495Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213495Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42826?

How severe is CVE-2022-42826?

CVE-2022-42826 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42826?

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-2022-42826?

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Source: NVD / NIST