CVE-2021-30864

Name: CVE-2021-30864
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-24T19:15:14.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-30864 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 11.6
Apple	Macos	12.0.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 24, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-30864?

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

How severe is CVE-2021-30864?

CVE-2021-30864 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30864?

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