Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-32877 is a macOS privacy issue where an app may access user-sensitive data because of a configuration problem. Apple says it was fixed by adding restrictions in macOS Big Sur 11.7 and macOS Monterey 12.6.
Executive priority
Treat this as a routine but important endpoint privacy patch. It is not sourced as actively exploited, but the potential confidentiality impact justifies prompt remediation on sensitive-user and executive devices.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-200 information exposure. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant to managed or unmanaged macOS endpoints running versions before macOS Big Sur 11.7 or macOS Monterey 12.6. The source bundle does not enumerate exact vulnerable builds beyond fixed releases.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates local execution context and user interaction are required, with the main impact being unauthorized access to sensitive user data.
Researcher notes
Apple’s public description is sparse and does not identify the affected component, exact data class, or vulnerable version range. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the CVSS vector and Apple’s statement that additional restrictions addressed the issue.
Mitigation direction
- Update eligible Macs to macOS Big Sur 11.7, Monterey 12.6, or later supported releases.
- Use Apple security guidance as the authoritative patch reference.
- Prioritize endpoints used for sensitive business, legal, finance, or customer data.
- Enforce MDM compliance for minimum macOS security update levels.
Validation and detection
- Inventory macOS versions across managed and unmanaged endpoints.
- Confirm devices meet or exceed Big Sur 11.7 or Monterey 12.6.
- Check MDM reports for devices missing Apple security updates.
- Review endpoint telemetry for unusual app access to sensitive user data.
Public sources used
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CWE-200: Information exposure and cloud metadata lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- 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
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213446CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213444CVE reference
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CWE details
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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.