How severe is CVE-2013-5148?

CVE-2013-5148 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-5148 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5148?

CVE-2013-5148 primarily affects Apple Keynote. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5148?

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-2013-5148 published?

CVE-2013-5148 was published on 2013-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5148

CVE-2013-5148 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Keynote with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apple Keynote
Published: 2013-10-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple Keynote before 6.0 does not properly handle the interaction between Keynote presentation mode and the Screen Lock implementation, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain access by visiting an unattended workstation on which this mode was enabled during a sleep operation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5148?: Apple Keynote before 6.0 does not properly handle the interaction between Keynote presentation mode and the Screen Lock implementation, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain access by visiting an unattended workstation on which this mode was enabled during a sleep operation.
How severe is CVE-2013-5148?: CVE-2013-5148 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-5148 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5148?: CVE-2013-5148 primarily affects Apple Keynote. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5148?: 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-2013-5148 published?: CVE-2013-5148 was published on 2013-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00005.html

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:keynote:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:keynote:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:keynote:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:keynote:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:keynote:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:keynote:5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:keynote:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:keynote:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:keynote:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:keynote:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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