CVE-2022-26774: Apple iTunes for Windows · A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges
Affects Apple iTunes for WindowsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 12.12.4 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 18% 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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 May 2022
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Upgrade Apple iTunes for Windows to 12.12.4.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iTunes for Windows | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations should prioritize updating iTunes for Windows to version 12.12.4 or later, where the vulnerability has been fixed. Beyond patching, organizations should implement strict application control policies to limit the execution of unauthorized software and monitor for unusual privilege escalation attempts. Employing endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions can help detect suspicious behaviors indicative of exploitation attempts. Restricting local user privileges to the minimum necessary and enforcing the principle of least privilege can reduce the attack surface. Additionally, organizations should conduct regular audits of installed software to identify and remediate outdated or vulnerable applications. Network segmentation can also limit the impact of a compromised workstation. Finally, user education about the risks of local privilege escalation and maintaining good security hygiene will support overall defense-in-depth strategies.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.12.4 for Windows. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.