5.3

CVE-2016-1774: apple mac_os_x_server Improper Access Control

CVSS: 5.3v3.0MediumModified
Published 24-03-2016Last modified 05-08-2024
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2016-1774 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) Improper Access Control vulnerability in apple mac_os_x_server. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76.5% of scored vulnerabilities.

Overall risk
22/100
0100
Low · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
5.3/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)
EPSS score
1.67%
0%100%
Low · -0.17 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Timeline

  1. 24-03-2016
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 05-08-2024
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The Time Machine server in Server App in Apple OS X Server before 5.1 does not notify the user about ignored permissions during a backup, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information in opportunistic circumstances by reading backup data that lacks intended restrictions.

CVSS metrics

2 scores · 1 source · 2 versions

EPSS trend

Probability

1.67%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

77%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

-0.17 pp

From 1.84% on 21-09-2026

21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score
1.67%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

0 found

No public exploits indexed.

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Apple1 product

1 vendor · 1 product

References

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