CVE-2013-5163

Name: CVE-2013-5163
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-10-04T10:44:07.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5163 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory Services in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.5 Supplemental Update allows local users to bypass password-based authentication and modify arbitrary Directory Services records via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory Services in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.5 Supplemental Update allows local users to bypass password-based authentication and modify arbitrary Directory Services records via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.8.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.8.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.8.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.8.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.8.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.8.4

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 4, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5163?

How severe is CVE-2013-5163?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5163 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5163?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST