CVE-2026-64713: Websites may know if the user has visited a given link in Apple Safari
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.6, iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. Websites may know if the user has visited a given link.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-64713 is a privacy vulnerability in Apple Safari and related Apple operating systems where websites can determine if a user has visited specific links. This issue is classified under CWE-203 (Information Exposure Through Discrepancy). The vulnerability was resolved with improved checks in Safari 26.6 and corresponding OS versions (iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high confidentiality and integrity impact but no availability impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows websites to infer a user's browsing history by detecting if certain links have been visited, which compromises user privacy and confidentiality. This can lead to information disclosure about user behavior and preferences. There is no reported impact on system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Safari 26.6 and the corresponding Apple OS versions (iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6). Users and administrators should update affected Apple software to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-64713: Websites may know if the user has visited a given link in Apple Safari
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.6, iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. Websites may know if the user has visited a given link.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Apple
Safari
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
Apple
watchOS
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-64713 is a privacy vulnerability in Apple Safari and related Apple operating systems where websites can determine if a user has visited specific links. This issue is classified under CWE-203 (Information Exposure Through Discrepancy). The vulnerability was resolved with improved checks in Safari 26.6 and corresponding OS versions (iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high confidentiality and integrity impact but no availability impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows websites to infer a user's browsing history by detecting if certain links have been visited, which compromises user privacy and confidentiality. This can lead to information disclosure about user behavior and preferences. There is no reported impact on system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Safari 26.6 and the corresponding Apple OS versions (iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6). Users and administrators should update affected Apple software to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T18:09:35.084Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a67c1c09c2644c7f8cb1347
Added to database: 07/27/2026, 20:38:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 23:29:09 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 22:08:23 UTC
Views: 55
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