CVE-2021-1879 is a universal cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apple WebKit affecting iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Processing maliciously crafted web content can enable attacker-controlled script to bypass web-origin isolation. Apple addressed the issue through improved management of object lifetimes. The vulnerability was exploited in targeted campaigns attributed to APT29, also known as Cozy Bear and NOBELIUM.
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A WebKit vulnerability affecting Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS that the content says APT29 exploited.
A zero-day vulnerability in Apple WebKit (CVE-2021-1879) that allowed attackers to bypass Safari protections and steal authentication cookies from major web services, enabling session hijacking.
A specific vulnerability (CVE-2021-1879) associated with exploitation or targeting by the Cozy Bear (APT29) threat actor.
A specific vulnerability (CVE-2021-1879) associated with exploitation or targeting by the Cozy Bear (APT29) threat actor.
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Every observed campaign linking this CVE to a named adversary.
Malware families riding this exploit, with evidence and IOCs.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
Community discussion across Reddit, Mastodon, and other social sources.