MEDIUM
CVE-2022-29868
CWE-312Published: May 9, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
1Password for Mac 7.2.4 through 7.9.x before 7.9.3 is vulnerable to a process validation bypass. Malicious software running on the same computer can exfiltrate secrets from 1Password provided that 1Password is running and is unlocked. Affected secrets include vault items and derived values used for signing in to 1Password.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-29868 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
1password1 product(s)
1password
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://support.1password.com/kb/202204/Vendor Advisory
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https://support.1password.com/kb/202204/Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-29868
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-312
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 9, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-312)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-29868 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.