How severe is CVE-2020-9780?

CVE-2020-9780 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-9780 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9780?

CVE-2020-9780 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-2020-9780?

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

When was CVE-2020-9780 published?

CVE-2020-9780 was published on 2020-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9780

CVE-2020-9780 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-212
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2020-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was resolved by clearing application previews when content is deleted. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4. A local user may be able to view deleted content in the app switcher.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9780?: The issue was resolved by clearing application previews when content is deleted. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4. A local user may be able to view deleted content in the app switcher.
How severe is CVE-2020-9780?: CVE-2020-9780 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-9780 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9780?: CVE-2020-9780 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-2020-9780?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-9780 published?: CVE-2020-9780 was published on 2020-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/HT211102

Affected products (2)

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

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