Is CVE-2022-22620 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-22620 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-22620 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-22620 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-22620?

CVE-2022-22620 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-22620

Published: February 11, 2022

EPSS:4.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:88.3th

Official Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS WebKit contain a use-after-free vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Webkit Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-02-11Federal patch deadline: 2022-02-25

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This use-after-free vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS WebKit can lead to code execution when processing malicious web content. While a CVSS score is not available, its HIGH severity and inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog with an EPSS score of 0.04022 indicate a significant risk of exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in CISA's KEV catalog. Exploitation occurs through processing maliciously crafted web content.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Ensure web browsers and other applications that rely on WebKit are kept up to date.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-22620 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-22620 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.