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Known exploited vulnerability · Apple

CVE-2021-1870: Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS WebKit Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

criticalCVSS 3.1 9.8Exploited

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

Published Apr 2, 2021 · Updated Jun 17, 2026

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From the National Vulnerability Database. This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

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