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CVE-2019-8659
- Severity: high (CVSS 7.5 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2019-12-18 · updated 2026-06-17
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 5.3. Users removed from an iMessage conversation may still be able to alter state.
Affected products
- Apple watchOS: before 5.3 — fixed in 5.3
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Apple watchOS 5.3. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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