How severe is CVE-2015-3729?

CVE-2015-3729 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-3729 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3729?

CVE-2015-3729 affects Apple Safari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3729?

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

When was CVE-2015-3729 published?

CVE-2015-3729 was published on 2015-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3729

CVE-2015-3729 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2015-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apple Safari before 6.2.8, 7.x before 7.1.8, and 8.x before 8.0.8, as used in iOS before 8.4.1 and other products, does not indicate what web site originated an input prompt, which allows remote attackers to conduct spoofing attacks via a crafted site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3729?: Apple Safari before 6.2.8, 7.x before 7.1.8, and 8.x before 8.0.8, as used in iOS before 8.4.1 and other products, does not indicate what web site originated an input prompt, which allows remote attackers to conduct spoofing attacks via a crafted site.
How severe is CVE-2015-3729?: CVE-2015-3729 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-3729 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3729?: CVE-2015-3729 affects Apple Safari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3729?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-3729 published?: CVE-2015-3729 was published on 2015-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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