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CVE-2021-30863
- Severity: medium (CVSS 6.8 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2021-08-24 · updated 2026-06-17
Description
This issue was addressed by improving Face ID anti-spoofing models. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A 3D model constructed to look like the enrolled user may be able to authenticate via Face ID.
Affected products
- Apple iPadOS: before 15.0 — fixed in 15.0
- Apple Iphone Os: before 15.0 — fixed in 15.0
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Apple iPadOS 15.0; Apple Iphone Os 15.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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