Vulnerability in Apple Ipados

CVE-2022-42861

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

EPSS: 0.003 (19.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42861?
CVE-2022-42861 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-12-15.
How severe is CVE-2022-42861?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-42861 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.