How severe is CVE-2022-46724?

CVE-2022-46724 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-46724 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46724?

CVE-2022-46724 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46724?

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

When was CVE-2022-46724 published?

CVE-2022-46724 was published on 2023-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46724

CVE-2022-46724 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. 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-203.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-203
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2023-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to view the last image used in Magnifier from the lock screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46724?: This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to view the last image used in Magnifier from the lock screen.
How severe is CVE-2022-46724?: CVE-2022-46724 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-46724 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46724?: CVE-2022-46724 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46724?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-46724 published?: CVE-2022-46724 was published on 2023-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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