CVE-2019-8720VulnerabilityPublished 05/23/2022Updated 10/24/2026
CVE-2019-8720: WebKitGTK Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Affects WebKitGTK WebKitGTKSource CISA KEV
Severity
HighNo CVSS score published yet
- Exploitation
Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 05/23/2022
- KEV deadline
- 06/13/2022
- EPSS
- 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 74% of CVEs
What to do
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
CVE-2019-8720 is a memory corruption vulnerability in WebKitGTK that can enable remote code execution by an attacker. It has been exploited in the wild, indicating active use by threat actors. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-119, which relates to improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.