How severe is CVE-2019-8522?

CVE-2019-8522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-8522 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8522?

CVE-2019-8522 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8522?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-8522 published?

CVE-2019-8522 was published on 2019-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8522

CVE-2019-8522 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2019-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. An encrypted volume may be unmounted and remounted by a different user without prompting for the password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8522?: A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. An encrypted volume may be unmounted and remounted by a different user without prompting for the password.
How severe is CVE-2019-8522?: CVE-2019-8522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-8522 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8522?: CVE-2019-8522 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8522?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-8522 published?: CVE-2019-8522 was published on 2019-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/HT209600

Affected products (1)

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