CVE-2019-8779

A logic issue applied the incorrect restrictions

published December 18, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky logic issue means third-party app extensions could be living it up with fewer restrictions than they should! 🎉 Think of it like a hotel that accidentally forgot to give some guests the proper keys to their rooms—now they can access areas they shouldn’t! 🏨 This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or resources, allowing rogue apps to operate outside their intended boundaries. While there's no known exploitation, the potential for mishaps is still present — a real recipe for chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that accidentally forgot to give some guests the proper keys to their rooms—now they can access areas they shouldn’t! 🏨 CVE-2019-8779 is a logic flaw that allows third-party app extensions to bypass the intended sandbox restrictions, possibly leading to unintended data access or manipulation.

What to do

This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or resources, allowing rogue apps to operate outside their intended boundaries. While there's no known exploitation, the potential for mishaps is still present — a real recipe for chaos! Update to iOS 13.1.1 or iPadOS 13.1.1 to close this loophole and ensure that app extensions follow the proper restrictions. Regularly review permissions for your apps to maintain security hygiene! You've got this! Just patch up those devices and keep surfing securely! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01470 · 73.5th percentile
Published
2019-12-18T17:33Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 17:33Z
    A logic issue applied the incorrect restrictions
    cvelistv5