CVE-2019-8505

Name: CVE-2019-8505
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T18:15:22.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8505 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, Safari 12.1. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, Safari 12.1. Enabling the Safari Reader feature on a maliciously crafted webpage may lead to universal cross site scripting.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 12.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 12.2

References

https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209603Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209603Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8505?

How severe is CVE-2019-8505?

CVE-2019-8505 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8505?

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