CVE-2022-46725

Name: CVE-2022-46725
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-14T23:15:10.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46725 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A spoofing issue existed in the handling of URLs. This issue was addressed with improved input validation. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A spoofing issue existed in the handling of URLs. This issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4. Visiting a malicious website may lead to address bar spoofing.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 16.4
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.4

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/15/1Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/15/1Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46725?

How severe is CVE-2022-46725?

CVE-2022-46725 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46725?

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