Visio
CVE-2013-1301
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, M complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 27.83%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Epss exploitation probability 27.8% and no vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
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This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, aka "XML External Entities Resolution Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft Visio.
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AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, aka "XML External Entities Resolution Vulnerability."
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no aut
Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no aut
Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentic
Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no aut
Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no aut
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