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CVE-2022-26773: Apple iTunes for Windows · Improper Authorization

Affects Apple iTunes for WindowsSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High : upgrade to 12.12.4 soon.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.1High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 47% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 12.12.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 26 May 2022

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade Apple iTunes for Windows to 12.12.4.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Apple iTunes for WindowsAffected
  • <12.12.4
Fixed in
  • 12.12.4

AI-suggested

European organizations should prioritize updating iTunes for Windows to version 12.12.4 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed. Beyond patching, organizations should implement strict application control policies to limit execution of untrusted or unnecessary applications on systems running iTunes. Employing endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions can help monitor suspicious file deletion activities. User education to recognize and avoid social engineering attempts that could trigger the required user interaction for exploitation is critical. Additionally, applying the principle of least privilege by restricting user permissions and avoiding shared accounts can reduce the attack surface. Regular backups of important data should be maintained to recover from potential data loss. Network segmentation to isolate systems running iTunes from sensitive environments can further mitigate impact. Finally, monitoring for unusual file system activities and reviewing audit logs can help detect attempted exploitation attempts.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.12.4 for Windows. An application may be able to delete files for which it does not have permission.

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