How severe is CVE-2022-29868?

CVE-2022-29868 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-29868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29868?

CVE-2022-29868 affects 1password. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29868?

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

When was CVE-2022-29868 published?

CVE-2022-29868 was published on 2022-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29868

CVE-2022-29868 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 1password 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: 1password
Published: 2022-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

1Password for Mac 7.2.4 through 7.9.x before 7.9.3 is vulnerable to a process validation bypass. Malicious software running on the same computer can exfiltrate secrets from 1Password provided that 1Password is running and is unlocked. Affected secrets include vault items and derived values used for signing in to 1Password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29868?: 1Password for Mac 7.2.4 through 7.9.x before 7.9.3 is vulnerable to a process validation bypass. Malicious software running on the same computer can exfiltrate secrets from 1Password provided that 1Password is running and is unlocked. Affected secrets include vault items and derived values used for signing in to 1Password.
How severe is CVE-2022-29868?: CVE-2022-29868 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-29868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29868?: CVE-2022-29868 affects 1password. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29868?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29868 published?: CVE-2022-29868 was published on 2022-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.1password.com/kb/202204/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:1password:1password:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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