CVE-2011-3230

CVE-2011-3230 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 50% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

Apple Safari before 5.1.1 on Mac OS X does not enforce an intended policy for file: URLs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3230?
Apple Safari before 5.1.1 on Mac OS X does not enforce an intended policy for file: URLs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2011-3230?
CVE-2011-3230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-3230 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 50% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3230?
CVE-2011-3230 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 96 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3230?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3230 published?
CVE-2011-3230 was published on 2011-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (96)

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