CVE-2021-30970

CVE-2021-30970 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6.2. A malicious application may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-30970?
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6.2. A malicious application may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
How severe is CVE-2021-30970?
CVE-2021-30970 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-30970 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-30970?
CVE-2021-30970 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30970?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-30970 published?
CVE-2021-30970 was published on 2021-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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