CVE-2019-13013
CVE-2019-13013 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Obdev Little Snitch 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Obdev Little Snitch
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Little Snitch versions 4.3.0 to 4.3.2 have a local privilege escalation vulnerability in their privileged helper tool. The privileged helper tool implements an XPC interface which is available to any process and allows directory listings and copying files as root.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-13013?
- Little Snitch versions 4.3.0 to 4.3.2 have a local privilege escalation vulnerability in their privileged helper tool. The privileged helper tool implements an XPC interface which is available to any process and allows directory listings and copying files as root.
- How severe is CVE-2019-13013?
- CVE-2019-13013 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-2019-13013 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-13013?
- CVE-2019-13013 affects Obdev Little Snitch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-13013?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-13013 published?
- CVE-2019-13013 was published on 2019-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:obdev:little_snitch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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