QID 376307

Date Published: 2022-01-24

QID 376307: Apple Safari multiple Vulnerabilities (HT213058)

Safari is a Web-browser developed by Apple which is based on the WebKit engine.

Affected versions:
Apple Safari Version(s) 15.x before 15.3

QID Detection Logic (Authenticated)
This QID checks for vulnerable versions of Apple Safari.

The bug can let any website track your internet activity and even reveal your identity.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.2 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 8.5 severity.
  • Solution
    The apple browser safari needs to upgrade to the latest version 15.3 released by Apple.
    For more information regarding the update HT213058

    Workaround:
    The user can block all JavaScript by default and only allow it on sites that are trusted. This makes modern web browsing inconvenient and is likely not a good solution for everyone or users can temporarily switch to a different browser.

    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 376307

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    HT213058 URL Logo support.apple.com/en-us/HT213058