Is CVE-2019-8720 actively exploited?

CVE-2019-8720 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-11-18.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-8720?

CVE-2019-8720 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2019-8720?

Patch guidance is available from webkitgtk security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2019-8720.

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Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2019-8720?

41 products: webkitgtk webkitgtk, wpewebkit wpe webkit, redhat codeready linux builder, redhat codeready linux builder eus, redhat codeready linux builder eus, and 36 more.

Description

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 Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-119 · Memory Buffer Errors CWE-119 · Memory Buffer Errors CWE-119 · Memory Buffer Errors

Metadata

Primary Vendor: WEBKITGTK
Published: 3/6/2023
Last Modified: 11/18/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

webkitgtk : webkitgtkwpewebkit : wpe_webkitredhat : codeready_linux_builderredhat : codeready_linux_builder_eusredhat : codeready_linux_builder_eusredhat : codeready_linux_builder_for_arm64_eusredhat : codeready_linux_builder_for_arm64_eusredhat : codeready_linux_builder_for_arm64_eusredhat : codeready_linux_builder_for_ibm_z_systems_eusredhat : codeready_linux_builder_for_ibm_z_systems_eusredhat : codeready_linux_builder_for_ibm_z_systems_eusredhat : codeready_linux_builder_for_power_little_endian_eusredhat : codeready_linux_builder_for_power_little_endian_eusredhat : codeready_linux_builder_for_power_little_endian_eusredhat : enterprise_linuxredhat : enterprise_linux_desktopredhat : enterprise_linux_eusredhat : enterprise_linux_eusredhat : enterprise_linux_eusredhat : enterprise_linux_eusredhat : enterprise_linux_for_arm64_eusredhat : enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systemsredhat : enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systemsredhat : enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_eusredhat : enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_eusredhat : enterprise_linux_for_power_big_endianredhat : enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endianredhat : enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endianredhat : enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_eusredhat : enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_eusredhat : enterprise_linux_for_scientific_computingredhat : enterprise_linux_serverredhat : enterprise_linux_server_ausredhat : enterprise_linux_server_ausredhat : enterprise_linux_server_for_power_little_endian_update_services_for_sap_solutionsredhat : enterprise_linux_server_for_power_little_endian_update_services_for_sap_solutionsredhat : enterprise_linux_server_tusredhat : enterprise_linux_server_tusredhat : enterprise_linux_server_update_services_for_sap_solutionsredhat : enterprise_linux_server_update_services_for_sap_solutionsredhat : enterprise_linux_workstation

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

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