CVE-2021-30920

CVE-2021-30920 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.

Key facts

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1. A local attacker may be able to read sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-30920?
A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1. A local attacker may be able to read sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2021-30920?
CVE-2021-30920 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-2021-30920 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-30920?
CVE-2021-30920 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30920?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-30920 published?
CVE-2021-30920 was published on 2021-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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