CVE-2019-6236

Name: CVE-2019-6236
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T18:15:21.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6236 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition existed during the installation of iCloud for Windows. This was addressed with improved state handling. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A race condition existed during the installation of iCloud for Windows. This was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iCloud for Windows 7.11. Running the iCloud installer in an untrusted directory may result in arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Icloud	< 7.11

References

https://support.apple.com/HT209605Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209605Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6236?

How severe is CVE-2019-6236?

CVE-2019-6236 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6236?

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