CVE-2022-32834: Apple macOS · Improper Access Control
Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 12.5 : update Apple macOS when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 45% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 12.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Aug 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
European organizations should prioritize patching all affected macOS systems by applying the updates macOS Monterey 12.5, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, or Security Update 2022-005 Catalina as soon as possible. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict application control policies to prevent installation or execution of untrusted or unsigned applications. Endpoint protection solutions with behavioral analysis can help detect suspicious app activities attempting to bypass sandbox restrictions. User awareness training should emphasize the risks of installing unknown applications and the importance of verifying software sources. Network segmentation and least privilege principles should be applied to limit the potential impact of compromised devices. Regular audits of macOS devices for compliance with security policies and timely update status are recommended. Additionally, organizations should monitor for unusual access patterns to sensitive data that could indicate exploitation attempts. Since no known exploits are reported, proactive patching and prevention remain the best defense.
Description
An access issue was addressed with improvements to the sandbox. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina. An app may be able to access sensitive user information.