Apple Safari up to 13.0.4 authentication spoofing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apple Safari up to 13.0.4. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation results in authentication spoofing. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-3833. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Safari up to 13.0.4 (Web Browser). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authentication spoofing vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-290. This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 13.0.5. Visiting a malicious website may lead to address bar spoofing.

The weakness was presented 01/28/2020 as HT210922 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-3833. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management.

Upgrading to version 13.0.5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

See VDB-150649, VDB-150650, VDB-150651 and VDB-150652 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authentication spoofing
CWE: CWE-290 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Safari 13.0.5

Timelineinfo

12/18/2019 🔍
01/28/2020 +41 days 🔍
01/28/2020 +0 days 🔍
02/28/2020 +31 days 🔍
05/12/2025 +1900 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210922
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-3833 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-3833
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-150648
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2020 14:53
Updated: 05/12/2025 05:37
Changes: 02/28/2020 14:53 (44), 02/28/2020 14:58 (17), 04/07/2024 06:25 (18), 05/12/2025 05:37 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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