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Vulnerability record · CVE-2016-4606 · published 21 February 2020

CVE-2016-4606: Haxx curl vulnerability

Haxx · Curl

Curl before 7.49.1 in Apple OS X before macOS Sierra prior to 10.12 allows remote or local attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain sensitive information, cause denial-of-service conditions, bypass security restrictions, and perform unauthorized actions. This may aid in other attacks.

9.8 CVSS 3.1 Critical EPSS 3.4% · top 11.6%
9.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 7.5
3.4%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Curl before 7.49.1 in Apple OS X before macOS Sierra prior to 10.12 allows remote or local attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain sensitive information, cause denial-of-service conditions, bypass security restrictions, and perform unauthorized actions. This may aid in other attacks.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93055 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.html Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93055 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.html Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2016-4606), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.