CVE-2022-48575

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macOS Login Window Bypass Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-06-10

Last updated on: 2026-06-11

Assigner: Apple Inc.

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.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-06-10

Last Modified

2026-06-11

Generated

2026-07-01

AI Q&A

2026-06-11

EPSS Evaluated

2026-06-30

NVD

CVE-2022-48575

EUVD

EUVD-2022-56002

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	macos	to 12.4 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-287	When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows a person with physical access to a Mac to bypass the Login Window, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the system.

The issue was caused by a consistency problem that has been addressed with improved state handling.

The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Monterey version 12.4.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an unauthorized person with physical access to your Mac to bypass the Login Window and access your system without proper authentication.

This could lead to unauthorized access to your files, applications, and potentially sensitive information stored on the device.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Mac to macOS Monterey 12.4 or later, where the issue has been fixed.

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