CVE-2021-30657

MediumCVSS 5.5/10Known exploited (CISA KEV)Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina. A malicious application may bypass Gatekeeper checks. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 5.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-862

Affected software

VendorProductVersions
ApplemacOS>= unspecified, < 11.3
ApplemacOS>= unspecified, < 2021

References

Timeline

Published
Sep 8, 2021
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
NVD status
Analyzed

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CVE-2021-30657: Medium severity, CVSS 5.5 | Vulnix