CVE-2022-22585 json
An issue existed within the path validation logic for symlinks.
published 2022-03-18 4 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2022-27730
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 76%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An issue existed within the path validation logic for symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved path sanitization. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, tvOS 15.3, macOS Monterey 12.2, macOS Big Sur 11.6.3. An application may be able to access a user's files.
Patch / fix
- Apple iOS and iPadOS 15.3
- Apple macOS 11.6, 12.2
- Apple tvOS 15.3
- Apple watchOS 8.4
Exploit prediction
1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- Apple iOS and iPadOS
- Apple macOS
- Apple tvOS
- Apple watchOS
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access
References
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT213055
release-notes, vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT213053
release-notes, vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT213054
release-notes, vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT213057
release-notes, vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT213059
release-notes, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2022-22585
- NVD CVE-2022-22585
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