CVE-2019-8548

Name: CVE-2019-8548
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T18:15:25.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.4/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8548 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue existed where partially entered passcodes may not clear when the device went to sleep. This issue was addressed by clearing the passcode when a locked device sleeps. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue existed where partially entered passcodes may not clear when the device went to sleep. This issue was addressed by clearing the passcode when a locked device sleeps. This issue is fixed in watchOS 5.2. A partially entered passcode may not clear when the device goes to sleep.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-459

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Watchos	< 5.2

References

https://support.apple.com/HT209602Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209602Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8548?

How severe is CVE-2019-8548?

CVE-2019-8548 has a CVSS score of 2.4/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8548?

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