How severe is CVE-2016-1729?

CVE-2016-1729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-1729 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1729?

CVE-2016-1729 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1729?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-1729 published?

CVE-2016-1729 was published on 2016-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1729

CVE-2016-1729 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2016-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in OSA Scripts in Apple OS X before 10.11.3 allows attackers to load arbitrary script libraries via a quarantined application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1729?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in OSA Scripts in Apple OS X before 10.11.3 allows attackers to load arbitrary script libraries via a quarantined application.
How severe is CVE-2016-1729?: CVE-2016-1729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-1729 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1729?: CVE-2016-1729 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1729?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-1729 published?: CVE-2016-1729 was published on 2016-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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