CVE-2019-8848
CVE-2019-8848 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Icloud with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apple Icloud
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 13.3, watchOS 6.1.1, iCloud for Windows 10.9, macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Security Update 2019-002 Mojave, and Security Update 2019-007 High Sierra, iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3, iTunes 12.10.3 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.16. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-8848?
- This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 13.3, watchOS 6.1.1, iCloud for Windows 10.9, macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Security Update 2019-002 Mojave, and Security Update 2019-007 High Sierra, iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3, iTunes 12.10.3 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.16. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2019-8848?
- CVE-2019-8848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-8848 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-8848?
- CVE-2019-8848 primarily affects Apple Icloud. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-8848?
- 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-2019-8848 published?
- CVE-2019-8848 was published on 2020-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210785
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210788
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210789
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210790
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210793
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210794
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210795
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:icloud:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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