CVE-2019-6222

Name: CVE-2019-6222
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T18:15:21.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6222 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A consistency issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A consistency issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2. A website may be able to access the microphone without the microphone use indicator being shown.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.93%

55.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 12.2

References

https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6222?

A consistency issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2. A website may be able to access the microphone without the microphone use indicator being shown.

How severe is CVE-2019-6222?

CVE-2019-6222 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6222?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST