CVE-2013-0973: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-0973: Software Update in Apple Mac OS X through 10.7.5 does not prevent plugin loading within the marketing-text...

Software Update in Apple Mac OS X through 10.7.5 does not prevent plugin loading within the marketing-text WebView, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute plugin code by modifying the client-server data stream.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 22:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affected Apple Mac OS X Software Update on systems through 10.7.5. A network attacker who could tamper with update traffic could make the marketing-text WebView load plugin code. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Mac OS X systems still exist and use that update path. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Apple Mac OS X systems through 10.7.5. Modern environments are likely unaffected unless they still operate or image very old Macs using the vulnerable Software Update behavior. Treat this as a legacy-asset risk, not a current mass-exploitation emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize confirmation that old Mac OS X systems are removed, upgraded, or isolated. Mitigation focus: Review Apple advisory APPLE-SA-2013-03-14-1 for the applicable vendor update.; Retire or upgrade any Mac OS X systems through 10.7.5 still in use.; Restrict vulnerable legacy Macs from untrusted networks until remediated..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 11:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 15, 2013, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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