CVE-2019-8506VulnerabilityPublished 05/04/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2019-8506: Apple Multiple Products Type Confusion Vulnerability

Affects Apple Multiple ProductsSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 05/04/2022
KEV deadline: 05/25/2022
EPSS: 16.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 96% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-8506 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2019-8506 is a type confusion vulnerability affecting multiple Apple products. It involves processing maliciously crafted web content that can lead to arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, indicating active use by attackers. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2019-8506, is a type confusion flaw impacting multiple Apple products. It allows an attacker to craft malicious web content that, when processed by the vulnerable products, can result in arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is known to have been exploited in the wild. No detailed version or patch information is available from the provided data.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution on affected Apple products, potentially allowing attackers to execute malicious code with the privileges of the targeted process. The presence of known in-the-wild exploitation increases the risk to users of affected products.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Apple security advisories for updates and apply patches as soon as they become available.

Weaknesses

CWE-843Type Confusion (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 11:40:32 UTC

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