CVE-2016-1731

MEDIUMNVD 5.95.9—

5.9

Apple Software Update before 2.2 on Windows does not use HTTPS, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof updates by modifying the client-server data stream.

CVSS v3: 5.9
EG Score: 5.9(medium)
EPSS: 46.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 14, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (6)

product-security@applehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84283
product-security@applehttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035256
product-security@applehttps://support.apple.com/kb/HT206091
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84283
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035256
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://support.apple.com/kb/HT206091

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2016-1731?

CVE-2016-1731 is a medium vulnerability published on March 14, 2016. Apple Software Update before 2.2 on Windows does not use HTTPS, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof updates by modifying the client-server data stream.

When was CVE-2016-1731 disclosed?

CVE-2016-1731 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 14, 2016, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2016-1731 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-1731 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 46.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-1731?

CVE-2016-1731 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.9 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2016-1731?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-1731, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2016-1731

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