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CVE-2022-32882: This issue was addressed with improved checks.

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

CriticalCVSS 9.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-32882 is an Apple macOS privacy-control bypass. Apple says an app may bypass Privacy preferences, meaning it could potentially access protected user data or capabilities without expected user approval. Apple fixed it in macOS Monterey 12.4 and macOS Big Sur 11.6.6.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation on corporate Macs because the vulnerability affects privacy protections, which can expose sensitive user data and undermine endpoint trust. Urgency is high, though active exploitation is not established in the supplied sources.

Technical view

The public record describes insufficient checks in macOS Privacy preferences handling. Apple addressed the issue with improved checks. The CVSS vector in the supplied bundle is 9.8 critical, but the Apple description is brief and does not name the specific privacy domain or component.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to Apple macOS according to the supplied sources. Systems below macOS Monterey 12.4 or macOS Big Sur 11.6.6 should be treated as potentially exposed until verified against Apple guidance.

Exploitation context

The supplied bundle does not show CISA KEV listing and does not cite active exploitation. Treat this as a serious privacy-control bypass, but do not assume exploitation in the wild from the provided evidence.

Researcher notes

Public detail is sparse. The key observable facts are Apple macOS impact, privacy-preference bypass, improved-checks remediation, fixed versions, and critical CVSS scoring in the supplied bundle. Avoid asserting a specific TCC database path, exploit primitive, or affected privacy category without additional vendor evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Update macOS Monterey systems to 12.4 or later.
  • Update macOS Big Sur systems to 11.6.6 or later.
  • Check Apple advisories for any newer supported macOS guidance.
  • Prioritize managed Macs used by executives, developers, and privileged staff.
  • Restrict untrusted app installation on unpatched Macs.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory macOS versions across managed and unmanaged endpoints.
  • Confirm Monterey endpoints are at least 12.4.
  • Confirm Big Sur endpoints are at least 11.6.6.
  • Review MDM compliance reports for missing Apple security updates.
  • Check Apple advisories before closing exceptions.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source 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
9.8CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.8Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-32882Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
Weakness

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