Is CVE-2021-30869 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-30869 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-30869 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2021-30869 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-30869?

CVE-2021-30869 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2021-30869

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:2.00%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:83.4th

Official Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS contain a type confusion vulnerability in the XNU which may allow a malicious application to execute code with kernel privileges.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Type Confusion Vulnerability

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS contain a type confusion vulnerability in the XNU which may allow a malicious application to execute code with kernel privileges.

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2021-11-17

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This type confusion vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS XNU may allow a malicious application to execute code with kernel privileges. Despite the absence of a CVSS score, its HIGH severity and confirmed exploitation in the wild by CISA make it a critical vulnerability. The EPSS score of 0.01997, while low, is superseded by the confirmed active exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog. It requires a malicious application to be executed on the device to achieve kernel privileges.

Recommended Action

Users should apply the latest security updates for Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to mitigate this vulnerability. Only install applications from trusted sources to reduce the risk of malicious application execution.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-30869 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-2021-30869 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.