CVE-2021-30663
Published: November 3, 2021
Official Description
Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and Safari WebKit contain an integer overflow vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing.
CISA KEV Advisory
Apple Multiple Products WebKit Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and Safari WebKit contain an integer overflow vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and Safari WebKit contain an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This high-severity flaw affects HTML parsers using WebKit, including Safari, and is confirmed to be actively exploited. The EPSS score of 0.01108 indicates a low but present likelihood of exploitation.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Exploitation can occur remotely through maliciously crafted web content.
Update iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and Safari to the latest versions to patch the WebKit component. Exercise caution when browsing untrusted websites and opening suspicious web content.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-30663 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2021-30663 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-30663 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1