How severe is CVE-2013-5229?

CVE-2013-5229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-5229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5229?

CVE-2013-5229 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5229?

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

When was CVE-2013-5229 published?

CVE-2013-5229 was published on 2015-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5229

CVE-2013-5229 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2015-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Remote Desktop full-screen feature in Apple OS X before 10.9 and Apple Remote Desktop before 3.7 sends dialog-box text to a connected remote host upon being woken from sleep, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by entering a command in this box.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5229?: The Remote Desktop full-screen feature in Apple OS X before 10.9 and Apple Remote Desktop before 3.7 sends dialog-box text to a connected remote host upon being woken from sleep, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by entering a command in this box.
How severe is CVE-2013-5229?: CVE-2013-5229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-5229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5229?: CVE-2013-5229 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5229?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5229 published?: CVE-2013-5229 was published on 2015-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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