How severe is CVE-2013-0004?

CVE-2013-0004 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-0004 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0004?

CVE-2013-0004 primarily affects Microsoft .net Framework. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0004?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-0004 published?

CVE-2013-0004 was published on 2013-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0004

CVE-2013-0004 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .net Framework with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft .net Framework
Published: 2013-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3, 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5 does not properly validate the permissions of objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka "Double Construction Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0004?: Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3, 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5 does not properly validate the permissions of objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka "Double Construction Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2013-0004?: CVE-2013-0004 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-0004 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0004?: CVE-2013-0004 primarily affects Microsoft .net Framework. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0004?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-0004 published?: CVE-2013-0004 was published on 2013-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:1.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:1.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:2.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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