CVE-2021-30925

Name: CVE-2021-30925
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-24T19:15:19.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-30925 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in watchOS 8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in watchOS 8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A malicious application may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.30%

66.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 15.0
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.0
Apple	Macos	< 11.6
Apple	Watchos	< 8.0

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-30925?

The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in watchOS 8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A malicious application may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

How severe is CVE-2021-30925?

CVE-2021-30925 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30925?

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