Is CVE-2024-23222 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-23222 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-23222 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-23222 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-23222?

CVE-2024-23222 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.22%.

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CVE-2024-23222

Published: January 23, 2024· Updated: Mar 12, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.22%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:44.0th

Official Description

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3, tvOS 17.3, iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple Multiple Products WebKit Type Confusion Vulnerability

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and Safari WebKit contain a type confusion 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.

Added to KEV: 2024-01-23Federal patch deadline: 2024-02-13

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This type confusion issue in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Sonoma can lead to arbitrary code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. With a CVSS score of 8.8 and confirmed exploitation in the wild, this is a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention, despite a low EPSS score of 0.00216.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild. Exploitation can occur remotely by processing malicious web content.

Recommended Action

Users of affected Apple devices should immediately update to iOS 17.3, iPadOS 17.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3, tvOS 17.3, iOS 16.7.5, iPadOS 16.7.5, iOS 15.8.7, or iPadOS 15.8.7. Avoid visiting untrusted websites and opening suspicious web content.

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-2024-23222 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-2024-23222 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.