CVE-2016-1776

5.3 MEDIUM
Published: March 24, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Web Server in Apple OS X Server before 5.1 does not properly restrict access to .DS_Store and .htaccess files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive configuration information via an HTTP request.

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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:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00006.html
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85054
Source: product-security@apple.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035342
Source: product-security@apple.com
https://support.apple.com/HT206173
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00006.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85054
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035342
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://support.apple.com/HT206173
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
52th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apple