How severe is CVE-2022-48575?

CVE-2022-48575 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, 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 low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-48575 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-2022-48575?

CVE-2022-48575 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48575?

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

Does CVE-2022-48575 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-48575 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-56002.

When was CVE-2022-48575 published?

CVE-2022-48575 was published on 2026-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-48575

CVE-2022-48575 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-56002
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2026-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A person with access to a Mac may be able to bypass Login Window. A consistency issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48575?: A person with access to a Mac may be able to bypass Login Window. A consistency issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4.
How severe is CVE-2022-48575?: CVE-2022-48575 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, 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 low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-48575 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-2022-48575?: CVE-2022-48575 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48575?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-48575 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-48575 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-56002.
When was CVE-2022-48575 published?: CVE-2022-48575 was published on 2026-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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