#VU26452 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2020-9781
Published: March 27, 2020 / Updated: June 3, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU26452
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9781
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper website permission prompts after navigation. A remote autuenticated attacker can grant website permissions to a site they didn't intend to.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.