How severe is CVE-2013-5726?

CVE-2013-5726 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5726 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-2013-5726?

CVE-2013-5726 primarily affects Tapbots Tweetbot. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5726?

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

When was CVE-2013-5726 published?

CVE-2013-5726 was published on 2013-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5726

CVE-2013-5726 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tapbots Tweetbot 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Tapbots Tweetbot
Published: 2013-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Tweetbot 1.3.3 for Mac, and 2.8.5 for iPad and iPhone, does not require confirmation of (1) follow or (2) favorite actions, which allows remote attackers to automatically force the user to perform undesired actions, as demonstrated via the tweetbot:///follow/ URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5726?: Tweetbot 1.3.3 for Mac, and 2.8.5 for iPad and iPhone, does not require confirmation of (1) follow or (2) favorite actions, which allows remote attackers to automatically force the user to perform undesired actions, as demonstrated via the tweetbot:///follow/ URL.
How severe is CVE-2013-5726?: CVE-2013-5726 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5726 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-2013-5726?: CVE-2013-5726 primarily affects Tapbots Tweetbot. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5726?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5726 published?: CVE-2013-5726 was published on 2013-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:tapbots:tweetbot:1.3.3:-:*:*:*:mac:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tapbots:tweetbot:2.8.5:-:*:*:*:ipad:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tapbots:tweetbot:2.8.5:-:*:*:*:iphone:*:*

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