How severe is CVE-2013-1092?

CVE-2013-1092 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-1092 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1092?

CVE-2013-1092 primarily affects Novell Zenworks Desktop Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1092?

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-2013-1092 published?

CVE-2013-1092 was published on 2013-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1092

CVE-2013-1092 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Zenworks Desktop Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Zenworks Desktop Management
Published: 2013-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unquoted Windows search path vulnerabilities in Novell ZENworks Desktop Management (ZDM) 7 through 7.1 might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse "program" file in the C: folder, related to an attempted launch of (1) ZenRem32.exe or (2) wm.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1092?: Multiple unquoted Windows search path vulnerabilities in Novell ZENworks Desktop Management (ZDM) 7 through 7.1 might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse "program" file in the C: folder, related to an attempted launch of (1) ZenRem32.exe or (2) wm.exe.
How severe is CVE-2013-1092?: CVE-2013-1092 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-1092 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1092?: CVE-2013-1092 primarily affects Novell Zenworks Desktop Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1092?: 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-2013-1092 published?: CVE-2013-1092 was published on 2013-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_desktop_management:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_desktop_management:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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