How severe is CVE-2013-5196?

CVE-2013-5196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5196?

CVE-2013-5196 primarily affects Apple Itunes. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5196?

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

When was CVE-2013-5196 published?

CVE-2013-5196 was published on 2013-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5196

CVE-2013-5196 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Apple Itunes
Published: 2013-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.1.1 and 7.x before 7.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2013-12-16-1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5196?: WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.1.1 and 7.x before 7.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2013-12-16-1.
How severe is CVE-2013-5196?: CVE-2013-5196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5196?: CVE-2013-5196 primarily affects Apple Itunes. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5196?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5196 published?: CVE-2013-5196 was published on 2013-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:6.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:6.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:webkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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