CVE-2011-0160

CVE-2011-0160 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-20.

Key facts

Description

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 5.0.4 and iOS before 4.3, does not properly handle redirects in conjunction with HTTP Basic Authentication, which might allow remote web servers to capture credentials by logging the Authorization HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0160?
WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 5.0.4 and iOS before 4.3, does not properly handle redirects in conjunction with HTTP Basic Authentication, which might allow remote web servers to capture credentials by logging the Authorization HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2011-0160?
CVE-2011-0160 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0160 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0160?
CVE-2011-0160 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 95 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0160?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0160 published?
CVE-2011-0160 was published on 2011-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (95)

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