CVE-2021-1807: apple ios and ipados Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 08-09-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-1807 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in apple ios and ipados. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 23.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.32%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 08-09-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4. A local user may be able to write arbitrary files.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
24%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.32% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.32%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apple4 products
- ios and ipados≥ unspecified, < 14.5
- ipados< 14.5
- iphone_os< 14.5
- watchos≥ unspecified, < 7.4 | < 7.4
1 vendor · 4 products