How severe is CVE-2019-8792?

CVE-2019-8792 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-8792 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8792?

CVE-2019-8792 primarily affects Apple Shazam. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8792?

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-2019-8792 published?

CVE-2019-8792 was published on 2019-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8792

CVE-2019-8792 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Shazam with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Apple Shazam
Published: 2019-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An injection issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in Shazam Android App Version 9.25.0, Shazam iOS App Version 12.11.0. Processing a maliciously crafted URL may lead to arbitrary javascript code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8792?: An injection issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in Shazam Android App Version 9.25.0, Shazam iOS App Version 12.11.0. Processing a maliciously crafted URL may lead to arbitrary javascript code execution.
How severe is CVE-2019-8792?: CVE-2019-8792 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-8792 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8792?: CVE-2019-8792 primarily affects Apple Shazam. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8792?: 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-2019-8792 published?: CVE-2019-8792 was published on 2019-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:shazam:9.25.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:shazam:12.11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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