How severe is CVE-2022-32892?

CVE-2022-32892 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-32892 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32892?

CVE-2022-32892 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32892?

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-2022-32892 published?

CVE-2022-32892 was published on 2022-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32892

CVE-2022-32892 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2022-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An access issue was addressed with improvements to the sandbox. This issue is fixed in Safari 16, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Ventura 13. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32892?: An access issue was addressed with improvements to the sandbox. This issue is fixed in Safari 16, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Ventura 13. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2022-32892?: CVE-2022-32892 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-32892 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32892?: CVE-2022-32892 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32892?: 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-2022-32892 published?: CVE-2022-32892 was published on 2022-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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