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CVE-2019-8900

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.8 EPSS 68.78% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2025-02-21 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references. Its EPSS score suggests a 68.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2019-8900
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.8
EPSS
68.78%

Original NVD Description

A vulnerability in the SecureROM of some Apple devices can be exploited by an unauthenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code upon booting those devices. This vulnerability allows arbitrary code to be executed on the device. Exploiting the vulnerability requires physical access to the device: the device must be plugged in to a computer upon booting, and it must be put into Device Firmware Update (DFU) mode. The exploit is not persistent; rebooting the device overrides any changes to the device's software that were made during an exploited session on the device. Additionally, unless an attacker has access to the device's unlock PIN or fingerprint, an attacker cannot gain access to information protected by Apple's Secure Enclave or Touch ID features.

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