Is CVE-2019-8764 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-8764 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-8764 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-8764 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-8764?

CVE-2019-8764 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2019-8764

CWE-79Published: December 18, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross site scripting.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-8764 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.