CVE-2019-8848

Name: CVE-2019-8848
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-27T21:15:13.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8848 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 13.3, watchOS 6.1.1, iCloud for Windows 10.9, macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Security Update 2019-002 Mojave, and Security Update 2019-007 High Sierra, iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3, iTunes 12.10.3 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.16. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 13.3, watchOS 6.1.1, iCloud for Windows 10.9, macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Security Update 2019-002 Mojave, and Security Update 2019-007 High Sierra, iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3, iTunes 12.10.3 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.16. An application may be able to gain elevated 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

1.00%

58.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Icloud	< 7.16
Apple	Icloud	>= 10.0, < 10.9
Apple	Itunes	< 12.10.3
Apple	Safari	< 13.0.3
Apple	Ipados	< 13.3
Apple	Iphone Os	< 13.3
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.15.2
Apple	Tvos	< 13.3
Apple	Watchos	< 6.1.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210785Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210788Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210789Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210790Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210793Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210794Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210795Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210785Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210788Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210789Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210790Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210793Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210794Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210795Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8848?

How severe is CVE-2019-8848?

CVE-2019-8848 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8848?

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