How severe is CVE-2019-8999?

CVE-2019-8999 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-2019-8999 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8999?

CVE-2019-8999 affects Blackberry Unified Endpoint Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8999?

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-2019-8999 published?

CVE-2019-8999 was published on 2019-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8999

CVE-2019-8999 is a high-severity vulnerability in Blackberry Unified Endpoint Management 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Blackberry Unified Endpoint Management
Published: 2019-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XML External Entity vulnerability in the UEM Core of BlackBerry UEM version(s) earlier than 12.10.1a could allow an attacker to potentially gain read access to files on any system reachable by the UEM service account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8999?: An XML External Entity vulnerability in the UEM Core of BlackBerry UEM version(s) earlier than 12.10.1a could allow an attacker to potentially gain read access to files on any system reachable by the UEM service account.
How severe is CVE-2019-8999?: CVE-2019-8999 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-2019-8999 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8999?: CVE-2019-8999 affects Blackberry Unified Endpoint Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8999?: 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-2019-8999 published?: CVE-2019-8999 was published on 2019-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://support.blackberry.com/kb/articleDetail?articleNumber=000056241

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:unified_endpoint_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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