CVE-2019-8548: Apple watchOS

Low severity, CVSS 2.4. EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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)

Published 2019-12-18. Last modified 2026-06-17.