CVE-2011-0166

CVE-2011-0166 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Description

The HTML5 drag and drop functionality in WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via vectors related to the dragging of content. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2011-0778.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0166?
The HTML5 drag and drop functionality in WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via vectors related to the dragging of content. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2011-0778.
How severe is CVE-2011-0166?
CVE-2011-0166 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0166 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0166?
CVE-2011-0166 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 65 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0166?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0166 published?
CVE-2011-0166 was published on 2011-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (65)

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