CVE-2022-48618
HighExploitedPublic exploitThe issue was addressed with improved checks.
Published Jan 9, 2024 · Updated Oct 23, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-48618 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.0 v3.1) affecting Ipados (Apple), Iphone OS (Apple), macOS (Apple) and 3 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 9, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 0.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 16.2, Iphone OS 16.2, macOS 13.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
0.5%
Higher than 40.5% 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
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 21, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 9, 2024 | Feb 21, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 21, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jan 31, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
9 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IpadosApple | See advisory | 16.2 |
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 16.2 |
| macOSApple | >= unspecified | 13.1 |
| tvOSApple | >= unspecified | 16.2 |
| watchOSApple | >= unspecified | 9.2 |
Patched Releases
Ipados
16.2
Iphone OS
16.2
macOS
13.1
tvOS
16.2
watchOS
9.2
iOS and iPadOS
16.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 9, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 9, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 31, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 31, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jan 31, 2024
Last updated
Oct 23, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-367 Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition
References
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The issue was addressed with improved checks.
Affected: Ipados (Apple); Iphone OS (Apple); macOS (Apple) versions >= unspecified, 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 Jan 9, 2024.
Yes. It was added on Jan 31, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Feb 21, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 16.2, Iphone OS 16.2, macOS 13.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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