CVE-2016-7650 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in Safari via crafted websites, potentially compromising user sessions and data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-7650?
CVE-2016-7650 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. Safari before 10.0.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Safari Reader" component, which allows remote attackers to conduct UXSS attacks via a crafted web site.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7650?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7650?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7650 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2016-7650 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7650 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p59j-f36r-7h6h.