CVE-2020-9801

Name: CVE-2020-9801
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-09T17:15:12.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9801 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in Safari 13.1.1. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in Safari 13.1.1. A malicious process may cause Safari to launch an application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 13.1.1

References

https://support.apple.com/HT211177Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT211177Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9801?

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in Safari 13.1.1. A malicious process may cause Safari to launch an application.

How severe is CVE-2020-9801?

CVE-2020-9801 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9801?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-9801?

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Source: NVD / NIST