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CVE-2013-5725: The Metaclassy Byword app 2.x before 2.1 for iOS does not require confirmation of Replace file actions, whi...

The Metaclassy Byword app 2.x before 2.1 for iOS does not require confirmation of Replace file actions, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the name and text parameters in a byword://replace URL.

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Byword for iOS 2.x before 2.1 could overwrite files without asking the user first. The issue is data destruction rather than code execution. Business urgency depends on whether any managed or user-owned iOS devices still run this old app version. Exposure is limited to Byword for iOS 2.x before 2.1. Current enterprise exposure is likely low unless legacy iOS devices, archived app builds, or unmanaged BYOD devices still use that version. Treat as a targeted legacy-app cleanup item, not an emergency, unless Byword is still used for important documents on managed iOS devices. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Byword for iOS to version 2.1 or later where still installed.; Remove unsupported or unused Byword installations from managed devices.; Use MDM controls to restrict unknown custom URL scheme invocation where feasible..

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