CVE-2022-46703
published 2023-04-10CVE-2022-46703: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2. An…
PriorityP279medium5.5CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRNUIRSUCHINAN
ITWVulnCheck KEV
Exploited in the wild
EPSS
0.22%
12.0th percentile
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2. An app may be able to read sensitive location information
Affected
13 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| apple | ios_15.7.2_and_ipados | — | — |
| apple | ios_16.2_and_ipados | — | — |
| apple | ipados | < 16.2 | 16.2 |
| apple | ipados | >= 15.0 < 15.7.2 | 15.7.2 |
| apple | iphone_os | < 16.2 | 16.2 |
| apple | iphone_os | >= 15.0 < 15.7.2 | 15.7.2 |
| apple | macos | < 13.1 | 13.1 |
| apple | macos | >= unspecified < 13.1 | 13.1 |
| apple | macos | >= unspecified < 16.2 | 16.2 |
| apple | macos | >= unspecified < 15.7 | 15.7 |
| apple | macos_monterey | — | — |
| apple | macos_ventura | — | — |
| apple | watchos | — | — |
Detection & IOCsextracted from sources · hover to see the quote
- →Vulnerable component is the Weather app/component on Apple platforms; monitor for third-party apps accessing Weather component data or location services via the Weather component without explicit user authorization ↗
- →Affected component is 'Weather' across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS; focus detection on apps invoking Weather component APIs to infer location data ↗
- ·This is a logic/restriction bypass in the Weather component, not a memory corruption or code execution bug; no network-based IOCs or file artifacts are expected — detection must focus on behavioral/API-level monitoring ↗
- ·The vulnerability affects multiple Apple OS versions across different product lines (iOS 15/16, iPadOS 15/16, macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2); ensure patch coverage across all affected platforms ↗
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.15.5MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
vulncheck5.5MEDIUM
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VulDB
Apple iOS/iPadOS Location information disclosure (EUVD-2022-49492)
vuldb·2026-10-16·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-46703 [MEDIUM] Apple iOS/iPadOS Location information disclosure (EUVD-2022-49492)
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Location Handler. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-46703. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
VulDB
Apple macOS Location information disclosure (EUVD-2022-49492)
vuldb·2026-10-16·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-46703 [MEDIUM] Apple macOS Location information disclosure (EUVD-2022-49492)
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple macOS. This affects an unknown function of the component Location Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-46703. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.
GHSA
GHSA-2chr-h4px-85v9: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-04-10
CVE-2022-46703 [MEDIUM] GHSA-2chr-h4px-85v9: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2. An app may be able to read sensitive location information
VulnCheck
iPadOS, macOS Ventura, iOS and iPadOS Read Sensitive Location Vulnerability
vulncheck·2022·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-46703 [MEDIUM] iPadOS, macOS Ventura, iOS and iPadOS Read Sensitive Location Vulnerability
iPadOS, macOS Ventura, iOS and iPadOS Read Sensitive Location Vulnerability
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2. An app may be able to read sensitive location information
Affected: Apple ipados
Required Action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Exploitation References: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213531
Apple
CVE-2022-46703: watchOS 9.2
vendor_apple·2022-12-13·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-46703 [MEDIUM] CVE-2022-46703: watchOS 9.2
Apple Security Update: About the security content of watchOS 9.2
Product: watchOS
Version: 9.2
CVE: CVE-2022-46703
Component: Weather
Impact: An app may be able to read sensitive location information
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.
Apple
CVE-2022-46703: macOS Ventura 13.1
vendor_apple·2022-12-13·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-46703 [MEDIUM] CVE-2022-46703: macOS Ventura 13.1
Apple Security Update: About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.1
Product: macOS Ventura
Version: 13.1
CVE: CVE-2022-46703
Component: Weather
Impact: An app may be able to read sensitive location information
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.
Apple
CVE-2022-46703: iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2
vendor_apple·2022-12-13·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-46703 [MEDIUM] CVE-2022-46703: iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2
Apple Security Update: About the security content of iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2
Product: iOS 16.2 and iPadOS
Version: 16.2
CVE: CVE-2022-46703
Component: Weather
Impact: An app may be able to read sensitive location information
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.
Apple
CVE-2022-46703: iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2
vendor_apple·2022-12-13·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-46703 [MEDIUM] CVE-2022-46703: iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2
Apple Security Update: About the security content of iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2
Product: iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS
Version: 15.7.2
CVE: CVE-2022-46703
Component: Weather
Impact: An app may be able to read sensitive location information
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.
Apple
CVE-2022-46703: macOS Monterey 12.6.2
vendor_apple·2022-12-13·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-46703 [MEDIUM] CVE-2022-46703: macOS Monterey 12.6.2
Apple Security Update: About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.6.2
Product: macOS Monterey
Version: 12.6.2
CVE: CVE-2022-46703
Component: Weather
Impact: An app may be able to read sensitive location information
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213533https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213536https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213533https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213536
2023-04-10
Published
Exploited in the wild