CVE-2019-8505 Cross-site scripting in Safari
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser via a malicious webpage when Safari Reader is enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8505?
CVE-2019-8505 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, Safari 12.1. Enabling the Safari Reader feature on a maliciously crafted webpage may lead to universal cross site scripting.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8505?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8505?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8505 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2019-8505 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8505 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m5fg-phfr-7975.