What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-1406?

CVE-2013-1406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2013-1406?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2013-1406. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.7%.

Workstation CVE-2013-1406

HIGH

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2013-02-11 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Microsoft VMware ESXi Fusion Workstation Esx View

7.2

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-20 OWASP Top 10:2025 A05:2025 - Injection ASVS 5.0 V2 - Validation and Business Logic Input validation, allowlisting
Impact	CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.74%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 0.7% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The Virtual Machine Communication Interface (VMCI) implementation in vmci.sys in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and 9.x before 9.0.1 on Windows, VMware Fusion 4.1 before 4.1.4 and 5.0 before. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

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.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. The Virtual Machine Communication Interface (VMCI) implementation in vmci.sys in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and 9.x before 9.0.1 on Windows, VMware Fusion 4.1 before 4.1.4 and 5.0 before 5.0.2, VMware View 4.x before 4.6.2 and 5.x before 5.1.2 on Windows, VMware ESXi 4.0 through 5.1, and VMware ESX 4.0 and 4.1 does not properly restrict memory allocation by control code, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation, Vmware Fusion, Vmware View, Vmware Esxi, Vmware Esx. Version information: before 8.0.5.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.2 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

DescriptionCVE.org

The Virtual Machine Communication Interface (VMCI) implementation in vmci.sys in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and 9.x before 9.0.1 on Windows, VMware Fusion 4.1 before 4.1.4 and 5.0 before 5.0.2, VMware View 4.x before 4.6.2 and 5.x before 5.1.2 on Windows, VMware ESXi 4.0 through 5.1, and VMware ESX 4.0 and 4.1 does not properly restrict memory allocation by control code, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.7%

Top 27% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

4 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

Exploit-DB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.7%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Small

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +1

CVSS: +36

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:8.0.0.18997:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:8.0.1.27038:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:8.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:8.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:view:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:view:4.0.0:u2:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:view:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:view:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:view:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:view:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches

ADVISORY http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2013-0002.html REF https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17164

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