CVE-2016-1786

Name: CVE-2016-1786
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-24T01:59:53.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1786 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 HTTP responses with a 3xx (aka redirection) status code, which allows remote attackers to spoof the displayed URL, bypass the Same Origin Policy, and obtain sensitive cached information via a crafted web site.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% 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 HTTP responses with a 3xx (aka redirection) status code, which allows remote attackers to spoof the displayed URL, bypass the Same Origin Policy, and obtain sensitive cached information via a crafted web site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.4th 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-2016-1786?

How severe is CVE-2016-1786?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1786 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1786?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST