CVE-2016-1842 json
MapKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and watchOS before 2.2.1 does not use HTTPS for shared links, which allows remote at…
published 2016-05-20 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-2937
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.3%
- EPSS 2.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 83%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
MapKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and watchOS before 2.2.1 does not use HTTPS for shared links, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for HTTP traffic.
Exploit prediction
2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00003.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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support.apple.com
/HT206567
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT206566
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT206568
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1035890
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-1842
- NVD CVE-2016-1842
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