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CVE-2022-32892: An access issue was addressed with improvements to the sandbox.

An access issue was addressed with improvements to the sandbox. This issue is fixed in Safari 16, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Ventura 13. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

MediumCVSS 4.7Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-32892 is an Apple sandbox restriction bypass. A malicious flow involving a sandboxed process could improperly gain capability outside its intended limits, primarily affecting integrity rather than confidentiality or availability.

Executive priority

Treat this as a normal-priority Apple patching item unless your environment has many unpatched Apple endpoints or high-risk user browsing workflows. There is integrity impact, but public sources here do not support emergency exploitation claims.

Technical view

Apple describes an access issue fixed through sandbox improvements. CVSS 3.1 is 4.7: local attack vector, high complexity, user interaction required, no privileges required, unchanged scope, high integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Apple systems or Safari installations that have not received the listed fixed releases: Safari 16, iOS/iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, or macOS Ventura 13. Exact vulnerable version ranges are not provided in the bundle.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is local, complex, and requires user interaction, reducing broad remote-worm risk but not eliminating targeted risk.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to Apple’s summary and CVSS metadata. The affected-product data in the bundle is imprecise, repeatedly listing macOS as unspecified, so validation should rely on Apple advisory coverage and local version inventory.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Safari to version 16 or later where applicable.
  • Upgrade iPhone and iPad devices to iOS/iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, or later.
  • Upgrade macOS devices to macOS Ventura 13 or another Apple-supported fixed release.
  • Prioritize managed Apple endpoints below the listed fixed versions.
  • Check Apple security guidance for platform-specific update availability.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Apple endpoint OS versions and Safari versions.
  • Compare deployed versions against the fixed releases named by Apple.
  • Confirm MDM or patch tooling reports successful installation.
  • Review exception lists for unmanaged or update-deferred Apple devices.
  • Track remediation status until all affected assets are updated.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
6

Public sources used

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.7 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
5Source 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
4.7CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N13.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

4.7Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-32892Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
Weakness

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