CVE-2022-48575 Auth bypass in macOS Monterey
An attacker with local access can bypass the Login Window on macOS due to a state handling issue, requiring a system update.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-48575?
CVE-2022-48575 is a low-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A person with access to a Mac may be able to bypass Login Window. A consistency issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-48575?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48575?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-48575 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2022-48575 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-48575 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qh6w-x32f-6gmj.