What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-0096?

CVE-2013-0096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 41.3%.

Windows Essentials CVE-2013-0096

MEDIUM

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2013-05-15 secure@microsoft.com

Privilege Escalation Microsoft Windows Essentials

6.8

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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6.8 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 15, 2013 - 03:36 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Writer in Microsoft Windows Essentials 2011 and 2012 allows remote attackers to bypass proxy settings and overwrite arbitrary files via crafted URL parameters, aka "Windows Essentials Improper URI. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Epss exploitation probability 41.3% and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. Writer in Microsoft Windows Essentials 2011 and 2012 allows remote attackers to bypass proxy settings and overwrite arbitrary files via crafted URL parameters, aka "Windows Essentials Improper URI Handling Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Essentials.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.