How severe is CVE-2016-1776?

CVE-2016-1776 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-1776 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1776?

CVE-2016-1776 affects Apple Mac Os X Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1776?

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

When was CVE-2016-1776 published?

CVE-2016-1776 was published on 2016-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1776

CVE-2016-1776 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X Server
Published: 2016-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Web Server in Apple OS X Server before 5.1 does not properly restrict access to .DS_Store and .htaccess files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive configuration information via an HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1776?: Web Server in Apple OS X Server before 5.1 does not properly restrict access to .DS_Store and .htaccess files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive configuration information via an HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2016-1776?: CVE-2016-1776 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1776 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1776?: CVE-2016-1776 affects Apple Mac Os X Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1776?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1776 published?: CVE-2016-1776 was published on 2016-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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