How severe is CVE-2022-42797?

CVE-2022-42797 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-42797 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42797?

CVE-2022-42797 affects Apple Xcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42797?

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-2022-42797 published?

CVE-2022-42797 was published on 2023-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42797

CVE-2022-42797 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Xcode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Apple Xcode
Published: 2023-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An injection issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Xcode 14.1. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42797?: An injection issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Xcode 14.1. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-42797?: CVE-2022-42797 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-42797 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42797?: CVE-2022-42797 affects Apple Xcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42797?: 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-2022-42797 published?: CVE-2022-42797 was published on 2023-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213496

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:xcode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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