How severe is CVE-2009-0013?

CVE-2009-0013 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-0013 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0013?

CVE-2009-0013 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0013?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-0013 published?

CVE-2009-0013 was published on 2009-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0013

CVE-2009-0013 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2009-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

dscl in DS Tools in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 requires that passwords must be provided as command line arguments, which allows local users to gain privileges by listing process information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0013?: dscl in DS Tools in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 requires that passwords must be provided as command line arguments, which allows local users to gain privileges by listing process information.
How severe is CVE-2009-0013?: CVE-2009-0013 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-0013 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0013?: CVE-2009-0013 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0013?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0013 published?: CVE-2009-0013 was published on 2009-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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