How severe is CVE-2019-8575?

CVE-2019-8575 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-8575 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8575?

CVE-2019-8575 affects Apple Airport Base Station Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8575?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-8575 published?

CVE-2019-8575 was published on 2020-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8575

CVE-2019-8575 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Airport Base Station Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Airport Base Station Firmware
Published: 2020-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved data deletion. This issue is fixed in AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.8.1, AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.9.1. A base station factory reset may not delete all user information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8575?: The issue was addressed with improved data deletion. This issue is fixed in AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.8.1, AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.9.1. A base station factory reset may not delete all user information.
How severe is CVE-2019-8575?: CVE-2019-8575 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-8575 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8575?: CVE-2019-8575 affects Apple Airport Base Station Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8575?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-8575 published?: CVE-2019-8575 was published on 2020-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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