CVE-2020-27938 json
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.
published 2021-04-02 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-20431
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.7%
- EPSS 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 55%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, macOS Big Sur 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, Security Update 2020-007 Mojave. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.
Patch / fix
- Apple macOS 11.1, 11.2
Exploit prediction
0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 55% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- Apple macOS
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management
References
-
support.apple.com
/en-us/HT212011
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT212147
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-27938
- NVD CVE-2020-27938
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