How severe is CVE-2020-9801?

CVE-2020-9801 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-9801 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9801?

CVE-2020-9801 affects Apple Safari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9801?

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

When was CVE-2020-9801 published?

CVE-2020-9801 was published on 2020-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9801

CVE-2020-9801 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2020-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in Safari 13.1.1. A malicious process may cause Safari to launch an application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9801?: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in Safari 13.1.1. A malicious process may cause Safari to launch an application.
How severe is CVE-2020-9801?: CVE-2020-9801 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-9801 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9801?: CVE-2020-9801 affects Apple Safari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9801?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-9801 published?: CVE-2020-9801 was published on 2020-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/HT211177

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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