CVE-2022-46718
published 2023-06-23CVE-2022-46718: 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, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, macOS…
PriorityP179medium5.5CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRNUIRSUCHINAN
ITWVulnCheck KEV
Exploited in the wild
EPSS
0.35%
28.0th 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, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.2. An app may be able to read sensitive location information
Affected
14 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| apple | ios_15.7.2_and_ipados | — | — |
| apple | ios_16.2_and_ipados | — | — |
| apple | ipados | < 15.7.2 | 15.7.2 |
| apple | iphone_os | < 15.7.2 | 15.7.2 |
| apple | macos | >= 11.0.0 < 11.7.2 | 11.7.2 |
| apple | macos | >= 12.0.0 < 12.6.2 | 12.6.2 |
| apple | macos | >= 13.0 < 13.1 | 13.1 |
| apple | macos | >= unspecified < 11.7 | 11.7 |
| apple | macos | >= unspecified < 13.1 | 13.1 |
| apple | macos | >= unspecified < 12.6 | 12.6 |
| apple | macos | >= unspecified < 15.7 | 15.7 |
| apple | macos_big_sur | — | — |
| apple | macos_monterey | — | — |
| apple | macos_ventura | — | — |
Detection & IOCsextracted from sources · hover to see the quote
- →Vulnerability resides in the TCC (Transparency, Consent, and Control) component on Apple platforms; monitor for apps accessing location data without explicit user authorization via TCC ↗
- ·Fixed in iOS 15.7.2, iPadOS 15.7.2, iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, and macOS Monterey 12.6.2; systems running older versions remain vulnerable to TCC logic bypass allowing unauthorized location data access ↗
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 macOS information disclosure (EUVD-2022-49507)
vuldb·2026-10-16·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-46718 [MEDIUM] Apple macOS information disclosure (EUVD-2022-49507)
A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS. It has been rated as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-46718. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.
VulDB
Apple iOS/iPadOS information disclosure (EUVD-2022-49507)
vuldb·2026-10-16·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-46718 [MEDIUM] Apple iOS/iPadOS information disclosure (EUVD-2022-49507)
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple iOS and iPadOS. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-46718. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
GHSA-c229-95xm-8499: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-06-23
CVE-2022-46718 [MEDIUM] CWE-346 GHSA-c229-95xm-8499: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions
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, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.2. An app may be able to read sensitive location information
VulnCheck
iOS and iPadOS, macOS Ventura, macOS Big Sur, and macOS Monterey App Sensitive Location Read Vulnerability
vulncheck·2022·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-46718 [MEDIUM] iOS and iPadOS, macOS Ventura, macOS Big Sur, and macOS Monterey App Sensitive Location Read Vulnerability
iOS and iPadOS, macOS Ventura, macOS Big Sur, and macOS Monterey App Sensitive Location Read 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, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.2. 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-2022-46718: iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2
vendor_apple·2022-12-13·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-46718 [MEDIUM] CVE-2022-46718: 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-2022-46718
Component: TCC
Impact: An app may be able to read sensitive location information
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.
Apple
CVE-2022-46718: iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2
vendor_apple·2022-12-13·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-46718 [MEDIUM] CVE-2022-46718: 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-2022-46718
Component: TCC
Impact: An app may be able to read sensitive location information
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.
Apple
CVE-2022-46718: macOS Ventura 13.1
vendor_apple·2022-12-13·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-46718 [MEDIUM] CVE-2022-46718: macOS Ventura 13.1
Apple Security Update: About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.1
Product: macOS Ventura
Version: 13.1
CVE: CVE-2022-46718
Component: TCC
Impact: An app may be able to read sensitive location information
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.
Apple
CVE-2022-46718: macOS Big Sur 11.7.2
vendor_apple·2022-12-13·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-46718 [MEDIUM] CVE-2022-46718: macOS Big Sur 11.7.2
Apple Security Update: About the security content of macOS Big Sur 11.7.2
Product: macOS Big Sur
Version: 11.7.2
CVE: CVE-2022-46718
Component: TCC
Impact: An app may be able to read sensitive location information
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.
Apple
CVE-2022-46718: macOS Monterey 12.6.2
vendor_apple·2022-12-13·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-46718 [MEDIUM] CVE-2022-46718: 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-2022-46718
Component: TCC
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/HT213531https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213534https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213534
2023-06-23
Published
Exploited in the wild