CVE-2021-30969

Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-008 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.2. Processing a maliciously crafted URL may cause unexpected JavaScript execution from a file on disk.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.23%

Affected: Apple macOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212979
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212981

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30969?: CVE-2021-30969 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-30969?: To fix CVE-2021-30969, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-30969 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-30969 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-30969?: CVE-2021-30969 affects Apple macOS, Apple macOS.

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