CVE-2019-8720
KEVWebKitGTK Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Description
WebKitGTK contains a memory corruption vulnerability which can allow an attacker to perform remote code execution.
A vulnerability was found in WebKit. The flaw is triggered when processing maliciously crafted web content that may lead to arbitrary code execution. Improved memory handling addresses the multiple memory corruption issues.
CVSS 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedMar 6, 2023
Last modifiedOct 8, 2026
Added to KEVMay 23, 2022
Remediation dueJun 13, 2022
References
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1876611Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2019-0005.htmlVendor Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-8720US Government Resource
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Risk assessment · High
Actively exploited. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 1597 days
- CVSS
- 8.8 HIGH
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 1.6% · top 25% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Attack vector
- Network, remotely reachable
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Review exposure: confirm which instances are reachable from the internet and restrict access until patched.
- 4.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
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