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CVE-2022-42799 is a WebKit-related user interface spoofing issue. A malicious website could make browser or system UI appear misleading, increasing phishing risk. It requires the user to visit attacker-controlled content. Apple fixed it in late-2022 platform and Safari releases; bundled sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on unpatched Apple devices or browsers before Safari 16.1, macOS Ventura 13, iOS/iPadOS 16.1, tvOS 16.1, or watchOS 9.1. Referenced WebKitGTK/WPE and Linux distribution advisories suggest downstream WebKit packages also needed updates. Handle through normal browser and endpoint patch cycles, with priority for high-risk users and shared browsing devices. Business urgency is moderate because exploitation requires user interaction, but UI spoofing can support credential theft and fraud. Mitigation focus: Update Apple systems and Safari to the fixed versions or later.; Apply vendor WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit security updates where used.; Prioritize managed browsers and user-facing workstations exposed to arbitrary web content..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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6.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213495CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491CVE reference
- FEDORA-2022-08fdc4138aCVE reference · vendor-advisory
- DSA-5273CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- DSA-5274CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- [debian-lts-announce] 20221109 [SECURITY] [DLA 3183-1] webkit2gtk security updateCVE reference · mailing-list
- FEDORA-2022-ce32af66d6CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2022-e7726761c4CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- GLSA-202305-32CVE reference · vendor-advisory
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Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames
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