What is CVE-2022-42797?

CVE-2022-42797 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Xcode, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-02-27.

How severe is CVE-2022-42797?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Apple Xcode

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.

EPSS: 0.003 (23.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Apple Xcode — versions unspecified

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-74 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection)

References

product-security@apple.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42797?: CVE-2022-42797 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Xcode, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-02-27.
How severe is CVE-2022-42797?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.