Apple iOS < 16.7.15 Vulnerability (126646)

high Nessus Plugin ID 301894

Synopsis

The version of Apple iOS running on the mobile device is affected by a vulnerability.

Description

The version of Apple iOS running on the mobile device is prior to 16.7.15. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability.

Solution

Upgrade to Apple iOS version 16.7.15 or later

See Also

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126646

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 301894

File Name: apple_ios_16715_check.nbin

Version: 1.3

Type: local

Published: 3/11/2026

Updated: 3/23/2026

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 7.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.4

Temporal Score: 4.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2023-43010

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.8

Temporal Score: 7.7

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:apple:iphone_os

Required KB Items: mdm/dependency/unlocked

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 3/11/2026

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/11/2026

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2023-43010

APPLE-SA: 126646