CVE-2016-7651 json
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products.
published 2017-02-20 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-8501
- cvss
- 5.3
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 19%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Accounts" component, which allows local users to bypass intended authorization restrictions by leveraging the mishandling of an app uninstall.
Exploit prediction
0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 19% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 5.3 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-285 Improper Authorization
References
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support.apple.com
/HT207487
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT207422
vendor-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Dec/msg00001.html
mailing-list, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/94851
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1037429
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-7651
- NVD CVE-2016-7651
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