CVE-2022-32902 Security feature bypass in macOS

Medium 5.5 Published 27 Feb 2023 Updated 11 Mar 2025

An app can bypass Privacy preferences due to a logic issue in state management, requiring users to update macOS.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-32902?

CVE-2022-32902 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 27 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13, macOS Monterey 12.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32902?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32902?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32902 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-32902 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32902 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vm26-wxgq-mf6w.