How severe is CVE-2021-30666?

CVE-2021-30666 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2021-30666?

Affected package information for CVE-2021-30666 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30666?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2021-30666 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2021-30666 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 3 known exploit references for CVE-2021-30666, including 3 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2021-30666?

CVE-2021-30666 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 1.2%, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

Is CVE-2021-30666 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2021-30666 (Apple iOS WebKit Buffer Overflow Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2021-11-03. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2021-11-17. The required action was: Apply updates per vendor instructions. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

When was CVE-2021-30666 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2021-30666 was published on September 8, 2021 and was last updated on March 14, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2021-11-03 — agencies required to remediate by 2021-11-17

CVE-2021-30666

HIGH

Published

Sep 8, 2021

Updated

Mar 14, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

3 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

1.2%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk79th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.5.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. Thi…

support.apple.comAppleMay 2021

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. Thi…

nvd.nist.govNVDSep 2021

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. Thi…

cisa.govCISANov 2021

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