ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2021-1879: Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS WebKit Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
| Vendor | Apple |
|---|---|
| Product | iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 3 Nov 2021 |
| CISA federal deadline | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-79 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
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.
SOURCES
Other Apple flaws
- CVE-2024-27834: Apple Multiple Products Improper Authentication Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-86950: Apple Multiple Products Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-65400: Apple macOS Improper Authentication Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-43520: Apple Multiple Products Classic Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-43510: Apple Multiple Products Improper Locking Vulnerability
Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.