CVE-2016-4758 json
WebKit in Apple iOS before 10, iTunes before 12.5.1 on Windows, and Safari before 10 does not properly restrict access to the location vari…
published 2016-09-25 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-5743
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 77%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
WebKit in Apple iOS before 10, iTunes before 12.5.1 on Windows, and Safari before 10 does not properly restrict access to the location variable, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site.
Exploit prediction
1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/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/Sep/msg00008.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00012.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
-
lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00007.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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support.apple.com
/HT207157
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT207158
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT207143
vendor-advisory
- mksben.l0.cm /2016/09/safari-uxss-showModalDialog.html
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securityfocus.com
/bid/93066
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1036854
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-4758
- NVD CVE-2016-4758
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