CVE-2016-4676

Name: CVE-2016-4676
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-03T18:15:11.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4676 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross-origin vulnerability exists in WebKit in Apple Safari before 10.0.1 when processing location attributes, which could let a remote malicious user obtain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 2.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross-origin vulnerability exists in WebKit in Apple Safari before 10.0.1 when processing location attributes, which could let a remote malicious user obtain sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.01%

78.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 10.0.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.10.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.11.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.12

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Oct/89Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93851Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037087Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Oct/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2016-4676Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Oct/89Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93851Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037087Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Oct/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2016-4676Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4676?

A Cross-origin vulnerability exists in WebKit in Apple Safari before 10.0.1 when processing location attributes, which could let a remote malicious user obtain sensitive information.

How severe is CVE-2016-4676?

CVE-2016-4676 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4676?

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