Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-32918 is an Apple privacy-control bypass. A local app could bypass Privacy preferences, potentially changing or accessing protected privacy-related settings contrary to user expectations. The sources identify fixes in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura 13, but do not provide granular affected-version ranges.
Executive priority
Prioritize normal patch management for Apple fleets, especially managed devices handling regulated or sensitive data. This is not currently evidenced as actively exploited, but it weakens privacy controls and has a vendor fix.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-284, improper access control. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high integrity impact. Apple says it was addressed with improved data protection.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Apple endpoints that have not moved to iOS 16 or macOS Ventura 13 or later. The provided affected-product data is incomplete and duplicates macOS, so confirm exact platform coverage against Apple guidance.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says this CVE is not in CISA KEV. The provided Apple and CVE sources do not state active exploitation or public exploit availability. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed rather than exploited.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to Apple’s brief advisory and CVE metadata. The exact vulnerable component, affected version ranges, and practical exploit conditions are not described in the supplied sources. Avoid assuming broader products or exploitability beyond the stated privacy-preference bypass.
Mitigation direction
- Update eligible iOS devices to iOS 16 or later.
- Update eligible Macs to macOS Ventura 13 or later.
- Check Apple guidance for unsupported or deferred-upgrade devices.
- Use MDM to enforce minimum OS versions where practical.
- Review apps with sensitive privacy permissions after updating.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Apple endpoint OS versions across managed fleets.
- Identify devices below iOS 16 or macOS Ventura 13.
- Confirm patch status through MDM or endpoint management data.
- Review Apple security update records for this CVE.
- Document exceptions for devices unable to upgrade.
Public sources used
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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:N/I:H/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:N/I:H/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:N/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488CVE reference
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CWE details
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Improper Access Control
Improper Access Control represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.