How severe is CVE-2021-30654?

CVE-2021-30654 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-30654 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-30654?

CVE-2021-30654 affects Apple Garageband. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30654?

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

When was CVE-2021-30654 published?

CVE-2021-30654 was published on 2021-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-30654

CVE-2021-30654 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Garageband 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% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Garageband
Published: 2021-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed by removing additional entitlements. This issue is fixed in GarageBand 10.4.3. A local attacker may be able to read sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-30654?: This issue was addressed by removing additional entitlements. This issue is fixed in GarageBand 10.4.3. A local attacker may be able to read sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2021-30654?: CVE-2021-30654 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-30654 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-30654?: CVE-2021-30654 affects Apple Garageband. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30654?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-30654 published?: CVE-2021-30654 was published on 2021-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212299

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:garageband:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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