CVE-2016-1786 describes a vulnerability in the Page Loading implementation of WebKit, affecting Apple iOS before version 9.3 and Safari before 9.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to spoof URLs, bypass the Same Origin Policy, and access sensitive cached data by manipulating HTTP 3xx redirection responses through a crafted website. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3 score of 5.4 (MEDIUM), indicating a network-based attack with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction, and resulting in low impact to confidentiality and integrity. Its EPSS score is very low, suggesting a minimal likelihood of exploitation. There is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there known public exploits available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. The CVE has received no community discussion or media coverage, indicating a low level of public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 9.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 9.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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