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CVE-2021-1879 Apple · iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS WebKit Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

MEDIUM
6.1 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

1.50 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
80.8 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 80.8% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Nov 03, 2021

Remediation Due

Nov 17, 2021

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS WebKit contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for universal cross-site scripting (XSS) when processing maliciously crafted web content. 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