HIGH CISA KEV

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
5/23/2022
Patch Due Date
6/13/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
3/6/2023

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 6/13/2022.

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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