How severe is CVE-2016-4760?

CVE-2016-4760 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-4760 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4760?

CVE-2016-4760 primarily affects Apple Itunes. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4760?

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

When was CVE-2016-4760 published?

CVE-2016-4760 was published on 2016-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4760

CVE-2016-4760 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Apple Itunes
Published: 2016-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WebKit in Apple iOS before 10, iTunes before 12.5.1 on Windows, and Safari before 10 allows remote attackers to conduct DNS rebinding attacks against non-HTTP Safari sessions by leveraging HTTP/0.9 support.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4760?: WebKit in Apple iOS before 10, iTunes before 12.5.1 on Windows, and Safari before 10 allows remote attackers to conduct DNS rebinding attacks against non-HTTP Safari sessions by leveraging HTTP/0.9 support.
How severe is CVE-2016-4760?: CVE-2016-4760 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-4760 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4760?: CVE-2016-4760 primarily affects Apple Itunes. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4760?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-4760 published?: CVE-2016-4760 was published on 2016-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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