CVE-2013-0966
CVE-2013-0966 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Apple mod_hfs_apple module for the Apache HTTP Server in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.3 does not properly handle ignorable Unicode characters, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended directory authentication requirements via a crafted pathname in a URI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-0966?
- The Apple mod_hfs_apple module for the Apache HTTP Server in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.3 does not properly handle ignorable Unicode characters, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended directory authentication requirements via a crafted pathname in a URI.
- How severe is CVE-2013-0966?
- CVE-2013-0966 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2013-0966 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-0966?
- CVE-2013-0966 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-0966?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2013-0966 published?
- CVE-2013-0966 was published on 2013-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (17)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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