CVE-2013-5193 Security feature bypass in n/a

Medium 4.7 Published 16 Nov 2013 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Local attackers can bypass App Store password prompts to make unauthorized purchases by leveraging previously entered credentials.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-5193?

CVE-2013-5193 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 16 Nov 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The App Store component in Apple iOS before 7.0.4 does not properly enforce an intended transaction-time password requirement, which allows local users to complete a (1) App purchase or (2) In-App purchase by leveraging previous entry of Apple ID credentials.

Weakness: CWE-255

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5193?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5193?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5193 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2013-5193 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5193 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-56v6-3467-r5f7.