How severe is CVE-2016-1760?

CVE-2016-1760 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-1760 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1760?

CVE-2016-1760 affects Apple Iphone Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1760?

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

When was CVE-2016-1760 published?

CVE-2016-1760 was published on 2016-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1760

CVE-2016-1760 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
Published: 2016-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The XPC Services API in LaunchServices in Apple iOS before 9.3 allows attackers to bypass intended event-handler restrictions and modify an arbitrary app's events via a crafted app.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1760?: The XPC Services API in LaunchServices in Apple iOS before 9.3 allows attackers to bypass intended event-handler restrictions and modify an arbitrary app's events via a crafted app.
How severe is CVE-2016-1760?: CVE-2016-1760 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1760 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1760?: CVE-2016-1760 affects Apple Iphone Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1760?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1760 published?: CVE-2016-1760 was published on 2016-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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