# CVE-2011-0169: WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.4, when the Web Inspector is used, does not properly handle the window.console.\_inspectorCommandLineAPI pr

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-03-11 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.4, when the Web Inspector is used, does not properly handle the window.console._inspectorCommandLineAPI property, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted web site.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66006
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4566
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46809
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025183
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Mar/msg00004.html

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