Open redirect in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Spoofing
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · None
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 3 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-601.
Summary
An information leakage issue was addressed. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1. A malicious website using Content Security Policy reports may be able to leak information via redirect behavior .
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | before 15.1 | 15.1 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | before 14.8 | 14.8 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | macOS | before 12.0 | 12.0 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | macOS | before 8.1 | 8.1 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | macOS | before 15.1 | 15.1 | Patch available | CNA |
- iOS and iPadOS VendorApple Affected before 15.1 Fixed in 15.1 Patch available CNA
- iOS and iPadOS VendorApple Affected before 14.8 Fixed in 14.8 Patch available CNA
- macOS VendorApple Affected before 12.0 Fixed in 12.0 Patch available CNA
- macOS VendorApple Affected before 8.1 Fixed in 8.1 Patch available CNA
- macOS VendorApple Affected before 15.1 Fixed in 15.1 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 7
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipad_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 14.8.1 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 15.0 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 14.8.1 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 15.0 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 12.0.1 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.1 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 8.1 | Vulnerable | Apple |
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipad_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 14.8.1 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 15.0 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 14.8.1 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 15.0 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 12.0.1 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.1 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 8.1 Vulnerable ·Apple
Remediation
- Fix · CNA iOS and iPadOS (Apple) Fixed in 15.1
- Fix · CNA iOS and iPadOS (Apple) Fixed in 14.8
- Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 12.0
- Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 8.1
- Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 15.1
Red Hat 2 advisories
- RHSA-2025:10364 Released 2025-07-07 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkitgtk4 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) webkitgtk4-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-devel-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-jsc-2.48.3-2.el7_9 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) webkitgtk4-devel-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-doc-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-jsc-devel-2.48.3-2.el7_9
- RHSA-2022:1777 Released 2022-05-10 · Red Hat rating Moderatewebkit2gtk3 security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) webkit2gtk3-2.34.6-1.el8, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.34.6-1.el8, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.34.6-1.el8 +1
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Release ·
Apple macOS 12.0
45 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 3 MEDIUM, 41 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2021-11253 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority CRITICAL 93
- TI-2021-11258 Buffer overflow in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 42
- TI-2021-11371 Type confusion in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 41
- Release ·
Apple iOS and iPadOS 15.1
21 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 1 MEDIUM, 19 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2021-11267 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority CRITICAL 93
- TI-2021-11258 Buffer overflow in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 42
- TI-2021-11286 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority LOW 37
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- Release ·
Apple macOS 15.1
15 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 1 MEDIUM, 13 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2021-11253 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority CRITICAL 93
- TI-2021-11258 Buffer overflow in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 42
- TI-2021-11286 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority LOW 37
- Release ·
Apple macOS 8.1
14 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 1 MEDIUM, 12 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2021-11253 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority CRITICAL 93
- TI-2021-11258 Buffer overflow in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 42
- TI-2021-11286 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority LOW 37
- Release ·
Apple iOS and iPadOS 14.8
12 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 2 CRITICAL, 1 MEDIUM, 9 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2021-11267 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority CRITICAL 93
- TI-2021-11253 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority CRITICAL 93
- TI-2021-11224 Type confusion in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 41
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2022:1777 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:10364 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:10364 |
Not affected: 1 product
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2021-30888
References
More Apple Ipad Os vulnerabilities
- TI-2022-06888 Use after free in Apple Safari CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2022-06876 Out-of-bounds write in Apple Safari CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2024-15360 Incorrect authorization in Apple iOS and iPadOS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
- TI-2021-01529 Apple iOS and iPadOS: A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected application… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2021-01509 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2021-01508 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2021-30888 · CVE Program
- CVE-2021-30888 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- CVE-2021-30888 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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