CVE-2022-26704

CVE-2022-26704 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-59.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
• CVSS v2: 6.8
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-59
• Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
• Published: 2022-05-26
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks and was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26704?

A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks and was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.

How severe is CVE-2022-26704?

CVE-2022-26704 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26704 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26704?

CVE-2022-26704 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26704?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-26704 published?

CVE-2022-26704 was published on 2022-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/13
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/14
• https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0032/MNDT-2022-0032.md
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213343
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213344

Affected products (19)

• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2020:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2020-001:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2020-005:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2020-007:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-001:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-002:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-003:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-004:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-005:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-006:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-007:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-008:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-001:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-002:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-003:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-004:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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