CVE-2016-1864 json
The XSS auditor in WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9.3 and Safari before 9.1, does not properly handle redirects in block mode, which a…
published 2016-06-19 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-2959
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The XSS auditor in WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9.3 and Safari before 9.1, does not properly handle redirects in block mode, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted URL.
Exploit prediction
1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 4.3 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/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-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00005.html
vendor-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT206171
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT206166
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1036344
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/91358
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-1864
- NVD CVE-2016-1864
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