How severe is CVE-2015-7001?

CVE-2015-7001 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-7001 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-2015-7001?

CVE-2015-7001 primarily affects Apple Watchos. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7001?

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

When was CVE-2015-7001 published?

CVE-2015-7001 was published on 2015-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7001

CVE-2015-7001 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Watchos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apple Watchos
Published: 2015-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AppSandbox in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 mishandles hard links, which allows attackers to bypass Contacts access revocation via a crafted app.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7001?: AppSandbox in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 mishandles hard links, which allows attackers to bypass Contacts access revocation via a crafted app.
How severe is CVE-2015-7001?: CVE-2015-7001 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-7001 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-2015-7001?: CVE-2015-7001 primarily affects Apple Watchos. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7001?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-7001 published?: CVE-2015-7001 was published on 2015-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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