CVE-2016-1729

7.3 HIGH
Published: February 01, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in OSA Scripts in Apple OS X before 10.11.3 allows attackers to load arbitrary script libraries via a quarantined application.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00003.html
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034736
Source: product-security@apple.com
https://support.apple.com/HT205731
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00003.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034736
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://support.apple.com/HT205731
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.5%
65th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

apple