CVE-2005-1331

CVE-2005-1331 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Applescript with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The AppleScript Editor in Mac OS X 10.3.9 does not properly display script code for an applescript: URI, which can result in code that is different than the actual code that would be run, which could allow remote attackers to trick users into executing malicious code via certain URI characters such as NULL, control characters, and homographs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1331?
The AppleScript Editor in Mac OS X 10.3.9 does not properly display script code for an applescript: URI, which can result in code that is different than the actual code that would be run, which could allow remote attackers to trick users into executing malicious code via certain URI characters such as NULL, control characters, and homographs.
How severe is CVE-2005-1331?
CVE-2005-1331 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1331 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1331?
CVE-2005-1331 primarily affects Apple Applescript. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1331?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1331 published?
CVE-2005-1331 was published on 2005-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

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