How severe is CVE-2009-1706?

CVE-2009-1706 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1706 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1706?

CVE-2009-1706 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1706?

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

When was CVE-2009-1706 published?

CVE-2009-1706 was published on 2009-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1706

CVE-2009-1706 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2009-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Private Browsing feature in Apple Safari before 4.0 on Windows does not remove cookies from the alternate cookie store in unspecified circumstances upon (1) disabling of the feature or (2) exit of the application, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track users via a cookie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1706?: The Private Browsing feature in Apple Safari before 4.0 on Windows does not remove cookies from the alternate cookie store in unspecified circumstances upon (1) disabling of the feature or (2) exit of the application, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track users via a cookie.
How severe is CVE-2009-1706?: CVE-2009-1706 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1706 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1706?: CVE-2009-1706 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1706?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1706 published?: CVE-2009-1706 was published on 2009-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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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