How severe is CVE-2013-5227?

CVE-2013-5227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5227 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5227?

CVE-2013-5227 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5227?

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

When was CVE-2013-5227 published?

CVE-2013-5227 was published on 2013-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5227

CVE-2013-5227 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2013-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple Safari before 6.1.1 and 7.x before 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and discover credentials by triggering autofill of subframe form fields.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5227?: Apple Safari before 6.1.1 and 7.x before 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and discover credentials by triggering autofill of subframe form fields.
How severe is CVE-2013-5227?: CVE-2013-5227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5227 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5227?: CVE-2013-5227 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5227?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5227 published?: CVE-2013-5227 was published on 2013-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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