CVE-2019-8599

Name: CVE-2019-8599
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T18:15:28.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.4/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8599 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to see the email address used for iTunes.

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

0.30%

21.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 12.3

References

https://support.apple.com/HT210118Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210118Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8599?

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to see the email address used for iTunes.

How severe is CVE-2019-8599?

CVE-2019-8599 has a CVSS score of 2.4/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8599?

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-2019-8599?

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Source: NVD / NIST