CVE-2016-1731

5.9 MEDIUM
Published: March 14, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Apple Software Update before 2.2 on Windows does not use HTTPS, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof updates by modifying the client-server data stream.

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84283
Source: product-security@apple.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035256
Source: product-security@apple.com
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT206091
Source: product-security@apple.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84283
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035256
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT206091
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.9 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
46th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apple