CVE-2019-8548

LOW

2.4

CVSS Score

Published: December 18, 2019 at 05:33 PM UTC

Updated: June 17, 2026 at 02:42 AM UTC

1 product affected across 1 vendorwatchOS

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Severity

LOW2.4

Exploit prediction

EPSS 0.3%

Description

An issue existed where partially entered passcodes may not clear when the device went to sleep. This issue was addressed by clearing the passcode when a locked device sleeps. This issue is fixed in watchOS 5.2. A partially entered passcode may not clear when the device goes to sleep.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

watchOS · Apple

95%

v < 5.2v < watchOS 5.2

Affected range stops below 5.2, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Affected range stops below watchOS 5.2, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

Patch and advisory references

https://support.apple.com/HT209602

References (1)

x_refsource_MISCVendor Advisory

Source: [email protected]

https://support.apple.com/HT209602

CVSS

2.4LOW[email protected]

Attack Vector: PHYSICAL
Complexity: LOW
Privileges: NONE
User Interaction: NONE
Scope: UNCHANGED
Confidentiality: LOW
Integrity: NONE
Availability: NONE

Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED

CWE

CWE-459

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