CVE-2013-0007
CVE-2013-0007 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Xml Core Services with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 32% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Microsoft Xml Core Services
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 4.0, 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 XSLT Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-0007?
- Microsoft XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 4.0, 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 XSLT Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2013-0007?
- CVE-2013-0007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2013-0007 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-0007?
- CVE-2013-0007 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-2013-0007?
- 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-2013-0007 published?
- CVE-2013-0007 was published on 2013-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-008A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-002
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15458
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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