Is CVE-2022-32882 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-32882 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-32882 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-32882 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-32882?

CVE-2022-32882 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-32882

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: September 20, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This macOS vulnerability allows applications to bypass privacy preferences. The critical severity score reflects the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive user data.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update macOS to version 12.4 or 11.6.6 to implement the improved security checks.

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-2022-32882 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.