How severe is CVE-2020-9911?

CVE-2020-9911 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-9911 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9911?

CVE-2020-9911 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9911?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-9911 published?

CVE-2020-9911 was published on 2020-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9911

CVE-2020-9911 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2020-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, Safari 13.1.2. An issue in Safari Reader mode may allow a remote attacker to bypass the Same Origin Policy.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9911?: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, Safari 13.1.2. An issue in Safari Reader mode may allow a remote attacker to bypass the Same Origin Policy.
How severe is CVE-2020-9911?: CVE-2020-9911 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-9911 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9911?: CVE-2020-9911 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9911?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-9911 published?: CVE-2020-9911 was published on 2020-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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

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