Is CVE-2021-31010 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-31010 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-31010 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2021-31010 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-31010?

CVE-2021-31010 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2021-31010

Published: August 25, 2022

EPSS:0.98%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:76.4th

Official Description

In affected versions of Apple iOS, macOS, and watchOS, a sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple iOS, macOS, watchOS Sandbox Bypass Vulnerability

In affected versions of Apple iOS, macOS, and watchOS, a sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

Added to KEV: 2022-08-25Federal patch deadline: 2022-09-15

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity vulnerability in Apple iOS, macOS, and watchOS allows a sandboxed process to bypass security restrictions. While a CVSS score is not available, its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.00978 highlight a confirmed and notable exploitation risk.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Recommended Action

Update Apple iOS, macOS, and watchOS to the latest versions to mitigate this sandbox circumvention vulnerability. Regular patching of Apple devices is crucial to maintain security.

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-2021-31010 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-2021-31010 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.