VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2015-5859

CVSS score4.3 MEDIUM
EPSS probability1.45%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2015-11-22
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Description

The CFNetwork HTTPProtocol component in Apple iOS before 9 and OS X before 10.11 does not properly recognize the HSTS preload list during a Safari private-browsing session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Primary references