CVE-2022-48575

Name: CVE-2022-48575
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-10T22:16:52.603+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.5/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-48575 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A person with access to a Mac may be able to bypass Login Window. A consistency issue was addressed with improved state handling. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A person with access to a Mac may be able to bypass Login Window. A consistency issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 12.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/213257Broken Link
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102871Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48575?

A person with access to a Mac may be able to bypass Login Window. A consistency issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4.

How severe is CVE-2022-48575?

CVE-2022-48575 has a CVSS score of 3.5/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48575?

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-2022-48575?

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Source: NVD / NIST