CVE-2021-1879—Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS WebKit Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

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2021-11-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2021-1879
Project:
Apple
Product:
iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2021-11-17
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS WebKit Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS WebKit contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for universal cross-site scripting (XSS) when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1879

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