CVE-2016-1785

Name: CVE-2016-1785
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-24T01:59:52.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1785 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Page Loading implementation in WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3 and Safari before 9.1 mishandles character encoding during access to cached data, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Page Loading implementation in WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3 and Safari before 9.1 mishandles character encoding during access to cached data, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	<= 9.0.3
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 9.2.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537948/100/0/threaded
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353
https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206171Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537948/100/0/threaded
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353
https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206171Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 24, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1785?

How severe is CVE-2016-1785?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1785 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1785?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-1785?

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Source: NVD / NIST