CVE-2013-3667: The software update mechanism as used in Bare Bones Software Yojimbo before 4.0, TextWrangler before 4.5.3, an
CVE-2013-3667 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting textwrangler, bbedit, yojimbo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The software update mechanism as used in Bare Bones Software Yojimbo before 4.0, TextWrangler before 4.5.3, and BBEdit before 10.5.5 does not properly download and verify updates before installation, which allows attackers to perform "tampering or corruption" of the updates.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.8% (top 21%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2013-12-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2013-3667?
textwrangler: upgrade to newer than 4.5.2; bbedit: upgrade to newer than 10.5.4; yojimbo: upgrade to newer than 3.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2013-3667 being exploited?
CVE-2013-3667 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2013-3667 affect?
CVE-2013-3667 affects textwrangler, bbedit, yojimbo. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The software update mechanism as used in Bare Bones Software Yojimbo before 4.0, TextWrangler before 4.5.3, and BBEdit before 10.5.5 does not properly download and verify updates before installation, which allows attackers to perform "tampe
How urgent is CVE-2013-3667?
Priority 42/100. No elevated risk signals yet.