CVE-2020-9850
CriticalPublic exploitwebkitgtk: Logic issue may lead to arbitrary code execution
Published Aug 15, 2022 · Updated Aug 5, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-9850, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-9850
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-9850 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Icloud (Apple), Itunes (Apple), Safari (Apple) and 22 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Icloud 7.19, Ipados 13.5, Iphone OS 13.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
77%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
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. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution.
Affected Products
389 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IcloudApple | See advisory | 7.19 |
| ItunesApple | See advisory | 12.10.7 |
| SafariApple | >= unspecified | 13.1.1 |
| IpadosApple | See advisory | 13.5 |
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 13.5 |
Patched Releases
Icloud
7.19
Ipados
13.5
Iphone OS
13.5
Itunes
12.10.7
Safari
13.1.1, Safari 13.1.1
tvOS
13.4.5, tvOS 13.4.5
watchOS
6.2.5, watchOS 6.2.5
dleyna-renderer
0.6.0-3.el8
frei0r-devel
1.6.1-7.el8
frei0r-plugins
1.6.1-7.el8
frei0r-plugins-opencv
1.6.1-7.el8
gdm
1:3.28.3-34.el8
gnome-classic-session
3.32.1-11.el8
gnome-control-center
3.28.2-22.el8
gnome-control-center-filesystem
3.28.2-22.el8
gnome-photos
3.28.1-3.el8
gnome-photos-tests
3.28.1-3.el8
gnome-remote-desktop
0.1.8-3.el8
gnome-session
3.28.1-10.0.1.el8, 3.28.1-10.el8
gnome-session-wayland-session
3.28.1-10.0.1.el8
gnome-session-xsession
3.28.1-10.0.1.el8
gnome-settings-daemon
3.32.0-11.el8
gnome-shell
3.32.2-20.el8
gnome-shell-extension-apps-menu
3.32.1-11.el8
gnome-shell-extension-auto-move-windows
3.32.1-11.el8
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 15, 2022
Last updated
Aug 5, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-841 Improper Enforcement of Behavioral Workflow
References
- advisoryhttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:6024
- advisoryhttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:6043
- advisoryRHSA-2020:4451
- advisoryRHSA-2025:10364
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/1173998
FAQ
Common Questions.
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.
Affected: Icloud (Apple); Itunes (Apple); Safari (Apple) versions >= unspecified, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Icloud 7.19, Ipados 13.5, Iphone OS 13.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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