How severe is CVE-2013-0096?

CVE-2013-0096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-0096 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0096?

CVE-2013-0096 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Essentials. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0096?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-0096 published?

CVE-2013-0096 was published on 2013-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0096

CVE-2013-0096 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Essentials with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Essentials
Published: 2013-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Writer in Microsoft Windows Essentials 2011 and 2012 allows remote attackers to bypass proxy settings and overwrite arbitrary files via crafted URL parameters, aka "Windows Essentials Improper URI Handling Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0096?: Writer in Microsoft Windows Essentials 2011 and 2012 allows remote attackers to bypass proxy settings and overwrite arbitrary files via crafted URL parameters, aka "Windows Essentials Improper URI Handling Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2013-0096?: CVE-2013-0096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-0096 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0096?: CVE-2013-0096 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Essentials. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0096 published?: CVE-2013-0096 was published on 2013-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_essentials:2011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_essentials:2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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