CVE-2013-5189: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-5189: Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 does not preserve a certain administrative system-preferences setting across sof...

Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 does not preserve a certain administrative system-preferences setting across software updates, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging an unintended security configuration after the completion of an update.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a legacy Apple Mac OS X issue where some administrative restriction settings could be lost after software updates. If that happened, users or attackers in the right local context might access settings administrators intended to block. Exposure appears limited to Apple Mac OS X versions before 10.9, especially managed or shared systems relying on administrative System Preferences restrictions. Treat this as a legacy asset governance issue unless pre-10.9 Macs remain in use. Priority rises for shared, managed, or regulated environments. Mitigation focus: Identify any Macs still running OS X versions before 10.9.; Review Apple guidance and move affected systems to supported macOS where possible.; After updates, recheck administrative System Preferences restrictions remain enforced..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 15:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 24, 2013, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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