How severe is CVE-2022-48618?

CVE-2022-48618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-48618 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-48618 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-01-31, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-48618?

CVE-2022-48618 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48618?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2022-48618 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-48618 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-51313. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-01-31).

When was CVE-2022-48618 published?

CVE-2022-48618 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-48618

CVE-2022-48618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2024-01-31). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-367.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2024-01-31)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-51313
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2024-01-31)
Weakness: CWE-367
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2024-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48618?: The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.
How severe is CVE-2022-48618?: CVE-2022-48618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-48618 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2022-48618 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-01-31, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-48618?: CVE-2022-48618 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48618?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2022-48618 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-48618 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-51313. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-01-31).
When was CVE-2022-48618 published?: CVE-2022-48618 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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