Vulnerability Details : CVE-2007-5863

Public exploit exists!
Software Update in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack between the client and the server, using a modified distribution definition file with the "allow-external-scripts" option.
Published 2007-12-19 21:46:00
Updated 2018-10-15 21:46:52
Source MITRE
View at NVD,   CVE.org

Products affected by CVE-2007-5863

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2007-5863

EPSS FAQ
91.47%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 99 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

Metasploit modules for CVE-2007-5863

  • Apple OS X Software Update Command Execution
    Disclosure Date: 2007-12-17
    First seen: 2020-04-26
    exploit/osx/browser/software_update
    This module exploits a feature in the Distribution Packages, which are used in the Apple Software Update mechanism. This feature allows for arbitrary command execution through JavaScript. This exploit provides the malicious update server. Requests must be redirecte

CVSS scores for CVE-2007-5863

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
9.3
 HIGH AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
8.6
10.0
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2007-5863

  • Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2007-5863

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