CVE-2022-42813 Security feature bypass in macOS
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting a certificate validation flaw in WKWebView across Apple operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-42813?
CVE-2022-42813 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 1 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A certificate validation issue existed in the handling of WKWebView. This issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1. Processing a maliciously crafted certificate may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-295
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42813?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42813?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42813 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-42813 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42813 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Ipados
- CVE-2025-43300 Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Out-of-Bounds Write
- CVE-2025-24201 Apple Multiple Products WebKit Out-of-Bounds Write
- CVE-2025-24085 Apple Multiple Products Use-After-Free
- CVE-2025-31200 Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption
- CVE-2025-31201 Apple Multiple Products Arbitrary Read and Write
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3522-8qwx-4h39.