How severe is CVE-2009-1696?

CVE-2009-1696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1696?

CVE-2009-1696 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1696?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-1696 published?

CVE-2009-1696 was published on 2009-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1696

CVE-2009-1696 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2009-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 uses predictable random numbers in JavaScript applications, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track the behavior of a Safari user during a session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1696?: WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 uses predictable random numbers in JavaScript applications, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track the behavior of a Safari user during a session.
How severe is CVE-2009-1696?: CVE-2009-1696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1696?: CVE-2009-1696 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1696?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1696 published?: CVE-2009-1696 was published on 2009-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (34)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:0.8:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:0.9:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.0:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.0.3:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.1:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.2:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.3:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.3.1:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.3.2:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0.2:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0.4:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.2:-:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.3:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.4:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1.1:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1.2:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.2.1:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.2.3:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.2:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.3:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.4:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1.2:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.2:-:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.2.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.2.2:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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