How severe is CVE-2013-5135?

CVE-2013-5135 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-5135 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5135?

CVE-2013-5135 primarily affects Apple Apple Remote Desktop. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5135?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-5135 published?

CVE-2013-5135 was published on 2013-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5135

CVE-2013-5135 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Apple Remote Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Apple Apple Remote Desktop
Published: 2013-10-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in Screen Sharing Server in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 and Apple Remote Desktop before 3.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a VNC username.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5135?: Format string vulnerability in Screen Sharing Server in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 and Apple Remote Desktop before 3.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a VNC username.
How severe is CVE-2013-5135?: CVE-2013-5135 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-5135 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5135?: CVE-2013-5135 primarily affects Apple Apple Remote Desktop. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5135?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-5135 published?: CVE-2013-5135 was published on 2013-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:3.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:supplemental_update:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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