CVE-2022-46692
Published: April 11, 2026
Official Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 16.2, tvOS 16.2, iCloud for Windows 14.1, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may bypass Same Origin Policy.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability is a logic issue that, when processing maliciously crafted web content, could bypass the Same Origin Policy. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and active exploitation in the wild signify its importance, as it can lead to information disclosure or other cross-site attacks.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Processing malicious web content can bypass security policies.
Apply the latest security updates for Apple products, specifically Safari 16.2, tvOS 16.2, iCloud for Windows 14.1, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, and watchOS 9.2.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-46692 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-2022-46692 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.
Exploit & PoC Resources
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-46692 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1