CVE-2012-3715

CVE-2012-3715 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 2.0 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-310.

Key facts

Description

Apple Safari before 6.0.1 makes http requests for https URIs in certain circumstances involving a paste into the address bar, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3715?
Apple Safari before 6.0.1 makes http requests for https URIs in certain circumstances involving a paste into the address bar, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2012-3715?
CVE-2012-3715 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3715 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3715?
CVE-2012-3715 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 103 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3715?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3715 published?
CVE-2012-3715 was published on 2012-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (103)

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