CVE-2020-9772

Name: CVE-2020-9772
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-22T18:15:13.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9772 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4, macOS Catalina 10.15.4, tvOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4, macOS Catalina 10.15.4, tvOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipad Os	< 13.4
Apple	Iphone Os	< 13.4
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.15.4
Apple	Tvos	< 13.4
Apple	Watchos	< 6.2

References

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211100Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211101Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211102Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211103Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211100Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211101Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211102Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211103Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9772?

How severe is CVE-2020-9772?

CVE-2020-9772 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9772?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST