How severe is CVE-2009-2197?

CVE-2009-2197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2009-2197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2197?

CVE-2009-2197 affects Apple Safari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2197?

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

When was CVE-2009-2197 published?

CVE-2009-2197 was published on 2016-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2197

CVE-2009-2197 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-19.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-19
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2016-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple Safari before 9.1 allows remote attackers to spoof the user interface via a web page that places text in a crafted context, leading to unintended use of that text within a Safari dialog.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2197?: Apple Safari before 9.1 allows remote attackers to spoof the user interface via a web page that places text in a crafted context, leading to unintended use of that text within a Safari dialog.
How severe is CVE-2009-2197?: CVE-2009-2197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2009-2197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2197?: CVE-2009-2197 affects Apple Safari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2197?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2197 published?: CVE-2009-2197 was published on 2016-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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