CVE-2013-0733

CVE-2013-0733 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Corel Paintshop Pro X5 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Corel PaintShop Pro X5 and X6 16.0.0.113, 15.2.0.2, and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll that is located in the same folder as a .jpg file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0733?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Corel PaintShop Pro X5 and X6 16.0.0.113, 15.2.0.2, and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll that is located in the same folder as a .jpg file.
How severe is CVE-2013-0733?
CVE-2013-0733 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-0733 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0733?
CVE-2013-0733 primarily affects Corel Paintshop Pro X5. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0733?
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-2013-0733 published?
CVE-2013-0733 was published on 2014-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)