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CVE-2020-9802: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5, Safari 13.1.1, iTunes 12.10.7 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 11.2, iCloud for Windows 7.19. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-9802 is an Apple web content handling flaw that could let maliciously crafted web content run code on affected systems. It matters because common user activity, such as viewing web content, is the likely trigger. Apple fixed it across mobile, browser, media, and Windows sync products.

Executive priority

Treat this as high priority for patch validation, especially on user-facing endpoints. The issue enables code execution from malicious web content, but the provided evidence does not support claims of active exploitation.

Technical view

Apple describes a logic issue fixed with improved restrictions. The impact is arbitrary code execution while processing malicious web content. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Apple devices or Windows systems running affected Apple software below the fixed releases: iOS/iPadOS 13.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5, Safari 13.1.1, iTunes for Windows 12.10.7, iCloud for Windows 11.2, or legacy iCloud 7.19.

Exploitation context

The supplied sources do not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked in KEV. Exploitation would require a user to process maliciously crafted web content. No exploit details, indicators, or attacker campaigns are provided in the source bundle.

Researcher notes

Affected version ranges are not fully specified in the bundle; Apple lists fixed releases rather than detailed vulnerable ranges. Analysis should focus on version-based exposure. Do not infer active exploitation or specific exploit mechanics from these sources.

Mitigation direction

  • Update affected Apple products to the fixed versions or later.
  • Prioritize devices and systems that browse or render untrusted web content.
  • Update iTunes and iCloud for Windows where deployed.
  • For unsupported systems, check Apple guidance for product-specific options.
  • Track remaining outdated assets as accepted risk until remediated.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Apple devices, Safari installations, iTunes, and iCloud for Windows.
  • Compare installed versions against Apple’s fixed release list.
  • Confirm iOS and iPadOS devices are on 13.5 or later.
  • Confirm Safari is on 13.1.1 or later where applicable.
  • Document exceptions where products are obsolete or cannot be updated.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
9

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
8Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

8.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2020-9802Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
AppleiOSunspecifiedListed
AppletvOSunspecifiedListed
ApplewatchOSunspecifiedListed
AppleSafariunspecifiedListed
AppleiTunes for WindowsunspecifiedListed
AppleiCloud for WindowsunspecifiedListed
AppleiCloud for Windows (Legacy)unspecifiedListed
Weakness

CWE details

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