How severe is CVE-2020-3874?

CVE-2020-3874 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-3874 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-3874?

CVE-2020-3874 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3874?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-3874 published?

CVE-2020-3874 was published on 2020-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-3874

CVE-2020-3874 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-212.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-212
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2020-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issued existed in the naming of screenshots. The issue was corrected with improved naming. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1. Screenshots of the Messages app may reveal additional message content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-3874?: An issued existed in the naming of screenshots. The issue was corrected with improved naming. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1. Screenshots of the Messages app may reveal additional message content.
How severe is CVE-2020-3874?: CVE-2020-3874 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-3874 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-3874?: CVE-2020-3874 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3874?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-3874 published?: CVE-2020-3874 was published on 2020-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/HT210918

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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