How severe is CVE-2017-13910?

CVE-2017-13910 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-13910 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-13910?

CVE-2017-13910 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13910?

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

When was CVE-2017-13910 published?

CVE-2017-13910 was published on 2021-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-13910

CVE-2017-13910 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2021-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions on applications. This issue is fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13. An application may be able to access restricted files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13910?: An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions on applications. This issue is fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13. An application may be able to access restricted files.
How severe is CVE-2017-13910?: CVE-2017-13910 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-13910 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-13910?: CVE-2017-13910 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13910?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-13910 published?: CVE-2017-13910 was published on 2021-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208144

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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