Origin validation error in Apple Safari
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 3 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-346.
Summary
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3, Safari 15.4, watchOS 8.5, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4. A malicious website may cause unexpected cross-origin behavior.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | before 15.4 | 15.4 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | tvOS | before 15.4 | 15.4 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | tvOS | before 12.3 | 12.3 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | tvOS | before 15.4 | 15.4 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | watchOS | before 8.5 | 8.5 | Patch available | CNA |
- Safari VendorApple Affected before 15.4 Fixed in 15.4 Patch available CNA
- tvOS VendorApple Affected before 15.4 Fixed in 15.4 Patch available CNA
- tvOS VendorApple Affected before 12.3 Fixed in 12.3 Patch available CNA
- tvOS VendorApple Affected before 15.4 Fixed in 15.4 Patch available CNA
- watchOS VendorApple Affected before 8.5 Fixed in 8.5 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.4 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipad_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.4 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.4 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.0 to before 12.3 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.4 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 8.5 | Vulnerable | Apple |
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.4 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipad_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.4 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.4 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.0 to before 12.3 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.4 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 8.5 Vulnerable ·Apple
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Safari (Apple) Fixed in 15.4
- Fix · CNA tvOS (Apple) Fixed in 15.4
- Fix · CNA tvOS (Apple) Fixed in 12.3
- Fix · CNA tvOS (Apple) Fixed in 15.4
- Fix · CNA watchOS (Apple) Fixed in 8.5
Red Hat 2 advisories
- RHSA-2025:10364 Released 2025-07-07 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkitgtk4 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) webkitgtk4-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-devel-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-jsc-2.48.3-2.el7_9 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) webkitgtk4-devel-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-doc-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-jsc-devel-2.48.3-2.el7_9
- RHSA-2022:1777 Released 2022-05-10 · Red Hat rating Moderatewebkit2gtk3 security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) webkit2gtk3-2.34.6-1.el8, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.34.6-1.el8, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.34.6-1.el8 +1
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Release ·
Apple Safari, tvOS 12.3, 15.4
5 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 5 MEDIUM
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2022-06888 Use after free in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 49
- TI-2022-06876 Out-of-bounds write in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 49
- TI-2022-06893 Out-of-bounds write in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 48
- Release ·
Apple watchOS 8.5
4 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 4 MEDIUM
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2022-06876 Out-of-bounds write in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 49
- TI-2022-06893 Out-of-bounds write in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2022-06892 Use after free in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 43
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2022:1777 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:10364 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:10364 |
Not affected: 1 product
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2022-22637
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-p38h-v883-px7v
References
More Apple Ipad Os vulnerabilities
- TI-2022-06888 Use after free in Apple Safari CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2022-06876 Out-of-bounds write in Apple Safari CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2024-15360 Incorrect authorization in Apple iOS and iPadOS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
- TI-2021-01529 Apple iOS and iPadOS: A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected application… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2021-01509 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2021-01508 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2022-22637 · CVE Program
- CVE-2022-22637 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-p38h-v883-px7v · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2022-22637 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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