CVE-2022-42821

MediumCVSS 5.5/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, macOS Ventura 13. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 5.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-693

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Dec 15, 2022
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2022-42821: Medium severity, CVSS 5.5 | Vulnix