XSS in Apple watchOS
CVE-2019-8764
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross site scripting.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.010 (58.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Apple Watchos — versions unspecified
- Webkitgtk Webkitgtk\+
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-8764?
- CVE-2019-8764 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple watchOS, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2019-12-18.
- How severe is CVE-2019-8764?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2019-8764 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.