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CVE-2019-8548
- Severity: low (CVSS 2.4 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2019-12-18 · updated 2026-06-17
- Weakness: CWE-459
Description
An issue existed where partially entered passcodes may not clear when the device went to sleep. This issue was addressed by clearing the passcode when a locked device sleeps. This issue is fixed in watchOS 5.2. A partially entered passcode may not clear when the device goes to sleep.
Affected products
- Apple watchOS: before 5.2 — fixed in 5.2
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Apple watchOS 5.2. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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