CVE-2011-3230Safari Vulnerability
Apple Safari before 5.1.1 on Mac OS X does not enforce an intended policy for file: URLs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.
Published Oct 14, 2011 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2011-3230 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Safari (Apple).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Safari 5.1.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.8
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
49%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
53/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryAPPLE-SA-2011-10-12-4
- advisoryhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT5000
Description
Apple Safari before 5.1.1 on Mac OS X does not enforce an intended policy for file: URLs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.
Affected Products
96 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SafariApple | 1.0, 1.0.0, 1.0.0b1, 1.0.0b2, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.3-85.8 | 5.1 |
Patched Releases
Safari
5.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 14, 2011
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-264
References
- advisoryAPPLE-SA-2011-10-12-4
- advisorysupport.apple.com · HT5000
- exploitMSF safari_file_policy.rb
- exploitExploitDB-17986
- other76389
FAQ
Common Questions.
Apple Safari before 5.1.1 on Mac OS X does not enforce an intended policy for file: URLs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.
Affected: Safari (Apple) versions 1.0, 1.0.0, 1.0.0b1, 1.0.0b2, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.3-85.8. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Safari 5.1.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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