Vulnerability Description
Tweetbot 1.3.3 for Mac, and 2.8.5 for iPad and iPhone, does not require confirmation of (1) follow or (2) favorite actions, which allows remote attackers to automatically force the user to perform undesired actions, as demonstrated via the tweetbot:///follow/ URL.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tapbots | Tweetbot | 1.3.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.binaryfactory.ca/2013/11/cve-2013-5726-tweetbot-for-ios-and-mac-userExploit
- http://osvdb.org/99256
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Nov/9Exploit
- http://blog.binaryfactory.ca/2013/11/cve-2013-5726-tweetbot-for-ios-and-mac-userExploit
- http://osvdb.org/99256
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Nov/9Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-5726?
CVE-2013-5726 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Tweetbot 1.3.3 for Mac, and 2.8.5 for iPad and iPhone, does not require confirmation of (1) follow or (2) favorite actions, which allows remote attackers to automatically force the user to perform und...
How severe is CVE-2013-5726?
CVE-2013-5726 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5726?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tapbots Tweetbot.