# CVE-2022-48575: Apple macOS Monterey authentication bypass in Login Window

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2022-48575-apple-macos-monterey-authentication-bypass-in-login-window  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-06-10. Updated: 2026-06-10  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2022-48575 · Severity: info · Published 2026-06-10

A security flaw in macOS Monterey could allow an individual with physical access to a Mac to bypass the login screen. This could lead to unauthorized access to the computer's files and applications without knowing the user's password. Apple has released a software update to correct this behavior and ensure the login window remains secure.

Technologies: [Apple macOS Monterey](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/macos-monterey). Vendors: [Apple](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/apple).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2022-48575 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2022-48575 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2022-48575?** Informational severity, published 10 June 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Apple macOS Monterey Before 12.4.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2022-48575?** A patch was published on 2022-05-16: Release date of macOS Monterey 12.4 Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2022-48575 attacked?** It is attacked with physical access, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2022-48575?** Check whether you run Apple macOS Monterey at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A consistency issue in the macOS Login Window component allowed for a potential authentication bypass. The vulnerability was rooted in improper state handling during the login process, which could be exploited by an attacker with physical access to the device to gain entry without valid credentials. Apple addressed this by improving state management within the authentication flow. The fix is available in macOS Monterey 12.4.

## Affected products

- Apple macOS Monterey Before 12.4

## Timeline

- 2026-06-10: advisory: NVD publication date
- 2022-05-16: patched: Release date of macOS Monterey 12.4

## References

- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/213257](https://support.apple.com/en-us/213257)

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