How severe is CVE-2013-5725?

CVE-2013-5725 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5725 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5725?

CVE-2013-5725 primarily affects Metaclassy Byword. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5725?

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

When was CVE-2013-5725 published?

CVE-2013-5725 was published on 2013-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5725

CVE-2013-5725 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Metaclassy Byword with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Metaclassy Byword
Published: 2013-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Metaclassy Byword app 2.x before 2.1 for iOS does not require confirmation of Replace file actions, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the name and text parameters in a byword://replace URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5725?: The Metaclassy Byword app 2.x before 2.1 for iOS does not require confirmation of Replace file actions, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the name and text parameters in a byword://replace URL.
How severe is CVE-2013-5725?: CVE-2013-5725 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5725 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5725?: CVE-2013-5725 primarily affects Metaclassy Byword. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5725?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5725 published?: CVE-2013-5725 was published on 2013-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-09/0145.html

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:metaclassy:byword:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:metaclassy:byword:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:metaclassy:byword:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:metaclassy:byword:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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