CVE-2019-8760

Name: CVE-2019-8760
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T18:15:39.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8760 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by improving Face ID machine learning models. This issue is fixed in iOS 13. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed by improving Face ID machine learning models. This issue is fixed in iOS 13. A 3D model constructed to look like the enrolled user may authenticate via Face ID.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 13.0

References

https://support.apple.com/HT210606Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210606Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8760?

This issue was addressed by improving Face ID machine learning models. This issue is fixed in iOS 13. A 3D model constructed to look like the enrolled user may authenticate via Face ID.

How severe is CVE-2019-8760?

CVE-2019-8760 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8760?

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