How severe is CVE-2013-0006?

CVE-2013-0006 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-0006 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0006?

CVE-2013-0006 primarily affects Microsoft Xml Core Services. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0006?

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

When was CVE-2013-0006 published?

CVE-2013-0006 was published on 2013-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0006

CVE-2013-0006 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Xml Core Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 28% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Microsoft Xml Core Services
Published: 2013-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 3.0, 5.0, and 6.0 does not properly parse XML content, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page, aka "MSXML Integer Truncation Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0006?: Microsoft XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 3.0, 5.0, and 6.0 does not properly parse XML content, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page, aka "MSXML Integer Truncation Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2013-0006?: CVE-2013-0006 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-0006 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0006?: CVE-2013-0006 primarily affects Microsoft Xml Core Services. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0006?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-0006 published?: CVE-2013-0006 was published on 2013-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (29)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_core_services:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_core_services:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_core_services:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:-:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:itanium:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:-:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_core_services:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:expression_web:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:expression_web:2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:groove_server:2007:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:groove_server:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2007:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_compatibility_pack:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_compatibility_pack:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2007:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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