How severe is CVE-2022-42788?

CVE-2022-42788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-42788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42788?

CVE-2022-42788 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42788?

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

When was CVE-2022-42788 published?

CVE-2022-42788 was published on 2022-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42788

CVE-2022-42788 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2022-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A permissions issue existed. This issue was addressed with improved permission validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. A malicious application may be able to read sensitive location information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42788?: A permissions issue existed. This issue was addressed with improved permission validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. A malicious application may be able to read sensitive location information.
How severe is CVE-2022-42788?: CVE-2022-42788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-42788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42788?: CVE-2022-42788 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42788?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42788 published?: CVE-2022-42788 was published on 2022-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488

Affected products (1)

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