Is CVE-2019-7288 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-7288 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-7288 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-7288 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-7288?

CVE-2019-7288 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-7288

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 27, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The issue was addressed with improved validation on the FaceTime server. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Supplemental Update, iOS 12.1.4. A thorough security audit of the FaceTime service uncovered an issue with Live Photos .

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-7288 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.