How severe is CVE-2020-9835?

CVE-2020-9835 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-9835 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9835?

CVE-2020-9835 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-2020-9835?

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

When was CVE-2020-9835 published?

CVE-2020-9835 was published on 2020-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9835

CVE-2020-9835 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2020-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue existed in the pausing of FaceTime video. The issue was resolved with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5. A user’s video may not be paused in a FaceTime call if they exit the FaceTime app while the call is ringing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9835?: An issue existed in the pausing of FaceTime video. The issue was resolved with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5. A user’s video may not be paused in a FaceTime call if they exit the FaceTime app while the call is ringing.
How severe is CVE-2020-9835?: CVE-2020-9835 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-9835 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9835?: CVE-2020-9835 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-2020-9835?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-9835 published?: CVE-2020-9835 was published on 2020-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/HT211168

Affected products (2)

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

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