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VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2022-32882: Apple macOS · An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences

Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical : upgrade to 12.4 or 11.6.6 as a priority.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 59% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 12.4, 11.6.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 20 Sep 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 macOS to 12.4 or 11.6.6.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Apple macOSAffected
  • <12.4
  • <11.6.6
Fixed in
  • 12.4
  • 11.6.6

AI-suggested

European organizations should prioritize updating all macOS devices to at least macOS Monterey 12.4 or macOS Big Sur 11.6.6 to ensure the vulnerability is patched. Beyond patching, organizations should implement strict application control policies using Apple’s Endpoint Security framework or Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to restrict installation and execution of untrusted or unsigned applications. Employing network segmentation and monitoring for unusual outbound connections from macOS devices can help detect exploitation attempts. Regular audits of privacy preference settings and access logs should be conducted to identify unauthorized access. Additionally, organizations should educate users about the risks of installing unverified software and enforce least privilege principles to minimize potential damage. For high-risk environments, consider deploying additional endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of identifying anomalous behaviors indicative of privacy bypass attempts. Finally, maintain an incident response plan tailored to macOS environments to rapidly contain and remediate any exploitation events.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

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