CVE-2019-8551

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, Safari 12.1, iTunes 12.9.4 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.11. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross site scripting.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.65%
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Affected: Apple iOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple Safari
Affected: Apple iTunes for Windows
Affected: Apple iCloud for Windows
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/HT209599 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209601 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209603 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209604 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209605 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8551?
CVE-2019-8551 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8551?
To fix CVE-2019-8551, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-8551 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-8551 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-8551?
CVE-2019-8551 affects Apple iOS, Apple tvOS, Apple Safari, Apple iTunes for Windows, Apple iCloud for Windows.
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