Byword
CVE-2013-5725
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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1DescriptionCVE.org
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.
AnalysisAI
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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. 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. Affected products include: Metaclassy Byword. Version information: before 2.1.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
Same technique Privilege Escalation
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External POC / Exploit Code
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