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CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE-2021-1871 Apple · iOS, iPadOS, and macOS

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS WebKit Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

CRITICAL
9.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

0.85 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
74.5 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 74.5% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Nov 03, 2021

Remediation Due

Nov 17, 2021

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS WebKit contain an unspecified logic vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence