CVE-2022-48618

Name: CVE-2022-48618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-09T18:15:45.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-48618 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Feb 21, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 16.2
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.2
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.1
Apple	Tvos	< 16.2
Apple	Watchos	< 9.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-48618US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48618?

How severe is CVE-2022-48618?

CVE-2022-48618 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48618?

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