How severe is CVE-2022-26773?

CVE-2022-26773 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26773 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26773?

CVE-2022-26773 affects Apple Itunes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26773?

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-2022-26773 published?

CVE-2022-26773 was published on 2022-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26773

CVE-2022-26773 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Apple Itunes
Published: 2022-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.12.4 for Windows. An application may be able to delete files for which it does not have permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26773?: A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.12.4 for Windows. An application may be able to delete files for which it does not have permission.
How severe is CVE-2022-26773?: CVE-2022-26773 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-26773 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26773?: CVE-2022-26773 affects Apple Itunes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26773?: 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-2022-26773 published?: CVE-2022-26773 was published on 2022-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213259

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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