CVE-2021-1865

Name: CVE-2021-1865
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-08T15:15:11.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-1865 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue obscuring passwords in screenshots was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue obscuring passwords in screenshots was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5. A user's password may be visible on screen.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 14.5
Apple	Iphone Os	< 14.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212317Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212317Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1865?

An issue obscuring passwords in screenshots was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5. A user's password may be visible on screen.

How severe is CVE-2021-1865?

CVE-2021-1865 has a CVSS score of 5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1865?

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