CVE-2019-8561

Name: CVE-2019-8561
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T18:15:26.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 6.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8561 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. EPSS estimates a 6.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.

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

6.58%

93.0th 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/HT209600Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209600Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8561?

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.

How severe is CVE-2019-8561?

CVE-2019-8561 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8561?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-8561?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST