How severe is CVE-2017-13819?

CVE-2017-13819 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-13819 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-13819?

CVE-2017-13819 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13819?

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

When was CVE-2017-13819 published?

CVE-2017-13819 was published on 2017-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-13819

CVE-2017-13819 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2017-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "HelpViewer" component. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by bypassing the Same Origin Policy for quarantined HTML documents.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13819?: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "HelpViewer" component. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by bypassing the Same Origin Policy for quarantined HTML documents.
How severe is CVE-2017-13819?: CVE-2017-13819 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-13819 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-13819?: CVE-2017-13819 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13819?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-13819 published?: CVE-2017-13819 was published on 2017-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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