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CVE-2022-32883: Apple iOS · Improper Access Control

Affects Apple iOSSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 12.6 : update Apple iOS when convenient.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
5.5Medium
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 12.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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

AI-suggested

European organizations should ensure that all Apple devices are promptly updated to the patched OS versions: macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7, iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, and macOS Big Sur 11.7 or later. Device management solutions should enforce update policies and verify compliance. Restrict installation of untrusted or unnecessary applications to minimize exposure to malicious apps exploiting this vulnerability. Employ mobile device management (MDM) tools to monitor app permissions, particularly location access, and revoke permissions where not essential. Conduct user awareness training emphasizing the risks of installing unverified apps and the importance of OS updates. For highly sensitive environments, consider additional controls such as disabling location services when not required or using network-level protections to detect anomalous data flows. Regular audits of device configurations and app permissions will help maintain a secure posture.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Big Sur 11.7. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.

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