CVE-2019-8575

Name: CVE-2019-8575
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-27T20:15:15.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8575 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved data deletion. This issue is fixed in AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.8.1, AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.9.1. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved data deletion. This issue is fixed in AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.8.1, AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.9.1. A base station factory reset may not delete all user information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Airport Base Station Firmware	< 7.8.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210090Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210091Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210090Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210091Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8575?

How severe is CVE-2019-8575?

CVE-2019-8575 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8575?

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-2019-8575?

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Source: NVD / NIST