How severe is CVE-2022-26724?

CVE-2022-26724 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-26724 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26724?

CVE-2022-26724 affects Apple Tvos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26724?

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

When was CVE-2022-26724 published?

CVE-2022-26724 was published on 2022-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26724

CVE-2022-26724 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Tvos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Apple Tvos
Published: 2022-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5. A local user may be able to enable iCloud Photos without authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26724?: An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5. A local user may be able to enable iCloud Photos without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2022-26724?: CVE-2022-26724 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-26724 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26724?: CVE-2022-26724 affects Apple Tvos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26724?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-26724 published?: CVE-2022-26724 was published on 2022-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254

Affected products (1)

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