CVE-2016-1849: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-1849: The "Clear History and Website Data" feature in Apple Safari before 9.1.1, as used in iOS before 9.3.2 and...

The "Clear History and Website Data" feature in Apple Safari before 9.1.1, as used in iOS before 9.3.2 and other products, mishandles the deletion of browsing history, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging read access to a Safari directory.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 23:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue means Safari’s “Clear History and Website Data” could leave browsing history behind. Someone with local read access to Safari’s data directory might recover sensitive browsing information. The source bundle does not show remote exploitation or active abuse. Exposure is mainly legacy Apple endpoints running Safari before 9.1.1 or iOS before 9.3.2. Risk is higher on shared, unmanaged, or forensically accessible devices where local read access to Safari directories is plausible. Treat this as a legacy privacy exposure, not an emergency remote-code threat. Prioritize remediation where old Apple devices handle sensitive browsing, regulated data, executive activity, or shared-user workflows. Mitigation focus: Update Safari to 9.1.1 or later where applicable.; Update iOS devices to 9.3.2 or later where applicable.; Review Apple advisories HT206565 and HT206568 for vendor guidance..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 20, 2016, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://support.apple.com/HT206565CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://support.apple.com/HT206568CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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