CVE-2022-32893
HighExploitedPublic exploitwebkit2gtk - security update
Published Sep 16, 2022 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-32893, DLA-3087-1, DSA-5219-1, DSA-5220-1, SUSE-SU-2022:3136-1, SUSE-SU-2022:3137-1, SUSE-SU-2022:3351-1, SUSE-SU-2022:3352-1, TR-22-0587, TR-22-0628, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-32893, USN-5611-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-32893 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Safari (Apple), Webkitgtk, Wpe Webkit (Wpewebkit) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 17, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 9.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 15.6.1, Iphone OS 15.6.1, macOS 12.5.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
9.9%
Higher than 95.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1, Safari 15.6.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Aug 18, 2022 | Sep 8, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 17, 2022 | Sep 8, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Aug 18, 2022 | Sep 8, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Aug 18, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
308 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SafariApple | >= unspecified | 15.6.1 |
| WebkitgtkWebkitgtk | See advisory | 2.36.7 |
| Wpe WebkitWpewebkit | See advisory | 2.36.7 |
| IpadosApple | See advisory | 15.6.1 |
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 15.6.1 |
Patched Releases
Ipados
15.6.1
Iphone OS
15.6.1
macOS
12.5.1, 12.5
Safari
15.6.1, 15.6
iOS and iPadOS
15.6
libjavascriptcoregtk-4_0-18
2.36.7-150000.3.112.2, 2.36.7-150200.44.1, 2.36.7-150400.4.12.1, 2.36.7-2.110.1
libjavascriptcoregtk-4_0-18-32bit
2.36.7-150200.44.1, 2.36.7-150400.4.12.1
libjavascriptcoregtk-4_1-0
2.36.7-150400.4.12.1
libjavascriptcoregtk-4_1-0-32bit
2.36.7-150400.4.12.1
libjavascriptcoregtk-5_0-0
2.36.7-150400.4.12.1
libwebkit2gtk-4_0-37
2.36.7-150000.3.112.2, 2.36.7-150200.44.1, 2.36.7-150400.4.12.1, 2.36.7-2.110.1
libwebkit2gtk-4_0-37-32bit
2.36.7-150200.44.1, 2.36.7-150400.4.12.1
libwebkit2gtk-4_1-0
2.36.7-150400.4.12.1
libwebkit2gtk-4_1-0-32bit
2.36.7-150400.4.12.1
libwebkit2gtk-5_0-0
2.36.7-150400.4.12.1
libwebkit2gtk3-lang
2.36.7-150000.3.112.2, 2.36.7-150200.44.1, 2.36.7-2.110.1
typelib-1_0-JavaScriptCore-4_0
2.36.7-150000.3.112.2, 2.36.7-150200.44.1, 2.36.7-150400.4.12.1, 2.36.7-2.110.1
typelib-1_0-JavaScriptCore-4_1
2.36.7-150400.4.12.1
typelib-1_0-JavaScriptCore-5_0
2.36.7-150400.4.12.1
typelib-1_0-WebKit2-4_0
2.36.7-150000.3.112.2, 2.36.7-150200.44.1, 2.36.7-150400.4.12.1, 2.36.7-2.110.1
typelib-1_0-WebKit2-4_1
2.36.7-150400.4.12.1
typelib-1_0-WebKit2-5_0
2.36.7-150400.4.12.1
typelib-1_0-WebKit2WebExtension-4_0
2.36.7-150000.3.112.2, 2.36.7-150200.44.1, 2.36.7-150400.4.12.1, 2.36.7-2.110.1
typelib-1_0-WebKit2WebExtension-4_1
2.36.7-150400.4.12.1
typelib-1_0-WebKit2WebExtension-5_0
2.36.7-150400.4.12.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 17, 2022
Added to CISA KEV
Aug 18, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Aug 18, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Aug 18, 2022
Publicly disclosed
Sep 16, 2022
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisoryhttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:6540
- advisoryRHSA-2022:6540
- advisoryRHSA-2022:6634
- advisoryRHSA-2025:10364
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/1202169
FAQ
Common Questions.
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
Affected: Safari (Apple) versions >= unspecified; Webkitgtk; Wpe Webkit (Wpewebkit), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 17, 2022.
Yes. It was added on Aug 18, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Sep 8, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 15.6.1, Iphone OS 15.6.1, macOS 12.5.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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