CVE-2019-8720
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
8.0 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A vulnerability was found in WebKit. The flaw is triggered when processing maliciously crafted web content that may lead to arbitrary code execution. Improved memory handling addresses the multiple memory corruption issues.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-05-23
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-06-13
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-03-06
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-8720?
A vulnerability was found in WebKit. The flaw is triggered when processing maliciously crafted web content that may lead to arbitrary code execution. Improved memory handling addresses the multiple memory corruption issues.
Is CVE-2019-8720 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2019-8720 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-06-13.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-8720?
CVE-2019-8720 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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