CVE-2019-6238

Name: CVE-2019-6238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-27T20:15:14.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6238 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra. Processing a maliciously crafted package may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.14.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6238?

How severe is CVE-2019-6238?

CVE-2019-6238 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6238?

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