CVE-2019-8898

Name: CVE-2019-8898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-27T21:15:13.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8898 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An information disclosure issue existed in the handling of the Storage Access API. This issue was addressed with improved logic. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure issue existed in the handling of the Storage Access API. This issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3, tvOS 13.3, Safari 13.0.4, iTunes 12.10.3 for Windows. Visiting a maliciously crafted website may reveal sites a user has visited.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Itunes	< 12.10.3
Apple	Safari	< 13.0.4
Apple	Ipados	< 13.3
Apple	Iphone Os	< 13.3
Apple	Tvos	< 13.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210785Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210790Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210792Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210793Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210785Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210790Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210792Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210793Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8898?

How severe is CVE-2019-8898?

CVE-2019-8898 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8898?

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