How severe is CVE-2020-9772?

CVE-2020-9772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-9772 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9772?

CVE-2020-9772 primarily affects Apple Ipad Os. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9772?

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

When was CVE-2020-9772 published?

CVE-2020-9772 was published on 2020-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9772

CVE-2020-9772 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipad Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Ipad Os
Published: 2020-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4, macOS Catalina 10.15.4, tvOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9772?: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4, macOS Catalina 10.15.4, tvOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2020-9772?: CVE-2020-9772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-9772 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9772?: CVE-2020-9772 primarily affects Apple Ipad Os. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9772?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-9772 published?: CVE-2020-9772 was published on 2020-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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