How severe is CVE-2022-22652?

CVE-2022-22652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-22652 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22652?

CVE-2022-22652 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22652?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-22652 published?

CVE-2022-22652 was published on 2022-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22652

CVE-2022-22652 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2022-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The GSMA authentication panel could be presented on the lock screen. The issue was resolved by requiring device unlock to interact with the GSMA authentication panel. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4. A person with physical access may be able to view and modify the carrier account information and settings from the lock screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22652?: The GSMA authentication panel could be presented on the lock screen. The issue was resolved by requiring device unlock to interact with the GSMA authentication panel. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4. A person with physical access may be able to view and modify the carrier account information and settings from the lock screen.
How severe is CVE-2022-22652?: CVE-2022-22652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-22652 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22652?: CVE-2022-22652 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22652?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-22652 published?: CVE-2022-22652 was published on 2022-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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