CVE-2021-1871: Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS WebKit Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2021-1871 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2021-11-03
A logic issue in the WebKit engine allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Apple devices. The vulnerability stems from insufficient restrictions during HTML processing and has been reported as being actively exploited in the wild.
Yes. CVE-2021-1871 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 3 November 2021. Treat it as urgent.
How severe is CVE-2021-1871?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 3 November 2021.
Which products and versions are affected?
Apple iOS before 14.4; Apple iPadOS before 14.4; Apple macOS Big Sur before 11.2; Apple macOS Catalina before Security Update 2021-001; and 2 more.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-1871?
A patch was published on 2021-01-26: Fixed in iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, and macOS Big Sur 11.2 Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2021-1871 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2021-1871?
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Affected products
Apple iOS before 14.4
Apple iPadOS before 14.4
Apple macOS Big Sur before 11.2
Apple macOS Catalina before Security Update 2021-001
Apple macOS Mojave before Security Update 2021-001
Apple WebKit
Timeline
2021-11-03: disclosed
2021-11-03: kev added: Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
2021-01-26: patched: Fixed in iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, and macOS Big Sur 11.2
2021-11-03: exploited: Apple is aware of reports of active exploitation.