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CVE-2022-32862: This issue was addressed with improved data protection.

This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.1, macOS Ventura 13, macOS Monterey 12.6.1. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-32862 is a macOS privacy issue. Apple says an app with root privileges may be able to access private information. The business risk is data exposure on unpatched Mac endpoints, not system takeover. Apple fixed it in Big Sur 11.7.1, Monterey 12.6.1, and Ventura 13.

Executive priority

Treat as a routine but important endpoint privacy fix. Prioritize managed Mac fleets handling sensitive data and close gaps through standard macOS patch management.

Technical view

The record maps to CWE-200 and CVSS 3.1 score 5.5, with local attack vector and high confidentiality impact. The source text does not identify the affected macOS component or exact private data class. Apple describes the fix as improved data protection.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to macOS systems older than Big Sur 11.7.1, Monterey 12.6.1, or Ventura 13. The bundle lists Apple macOS with unspecified versions, so asset validation should focus on OS inventory rather than component fingerprinting.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not cite active exploitation, and KEV is false. The described scenario involves a root-privileged app accessing private information. CVSS indicates local access and user interaction, but the public sources do not provide exploit details.

Researcher notes

Public evidence is sparse. Apple confirms the impact and fixed releases but does not name the component, affected data, exploit primitives, or indicators. Avoid claims beyond local private-information exposure on macOS.

Mitigation direction

  • Update macOS Big Sur systems to 11.7.1 or later.
  • Update macOS Monterey systems to 12.6.1 or later.
  • Upgrade eligible systems to macOS Ventura 13 or later.
  • Check Apple guidance for any fleet-specific deployment notes.
  • Restrict unauthorized privileged apps on managed macOS endpoints.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory macOS versions across managed endpoints.
  • Flag systems below Big Sur 11.7.1, Monterey 12.6.1, or Ventura 13.
  • Confirm Apple security update installation status.
  • Review EDR or MDM records for unauthorized privileged applications.
  • Document exceptions for unsupported or deferred Mac upgrades.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
5

Public sources used

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-200: Information exposure and cloud metadata lookup

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CVE-2022-32862 mapping review

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.83.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-32862Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-200

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Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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