Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This macOS vulnerability could let a local user view sensitive user information because environment variables were not handled with sufficient validation. Apple fixed the issue in macOS Monterey 12.4. The business risk is mainly confidentiality exposure on unpatched Macs, not remote takeover.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate patching priority. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but it can expose sensitive user information where local access exists.
Technical view
CVE-2022-26707 is a CWE-20 input validation issue in macOS environment-variable handling. The CVSS 3.1 vector is local, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Apple macOS systems not updated to macOS Monterey 12.4 or later. The source bundle does not identify exact vulnerable builds beyond Apple’s fixed-version statement.
Exploitation context
Sources do not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Exploitation requires local access with low privileges, so risk rises on shared Macs, developer workstations, and systems with many local users.
Researcher notes
Public details are sparse. The bundle identifies environment-variable validation, confidentiality impact, and Apple’s fixed version, but not the affected component, exact vulnerable builds, or proof-of-concept status.
Mitigation direction
- Update affected Macs to macOS Monterey 12.4 or later.
- Check Apple’s advisory for any newer platform-specific guidance.
- Prioritize shared, developer, and privileged-user workstations.
- Limit unnecessary local user access on sensitive Macs.
Validation and detection
- Inventory macOS versions across managed endpoints.
- Confirm Monterey systems are at 12.4 or later.
- Identify shared Macs or hosts with multiple local users.
- Review endpoint management reports for update failures.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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