How severe is CVE-2013-1299?

CVE-2013-1299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-1299 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1299?

CVE-2013-1299 affects Microsoft Modern Mail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1299?

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

When was CVE-2013-1299 published?

CVE-2013-1299 was published on 2013-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1299

CVE-2013-1299 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Modern Mail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Modern Mail
Published: 2013-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Windows Modern Mail allows remote attackers to spoof link targets via a crafted HTML e-mail message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1299?: Microsoft Windows Modern Mail allows remote attackers to spoof link targets via a crafted HTML e-mail message.
How severe is CVE-2013-1299?: CVE-2013-1299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1299 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1299?: CVE-2013-1299 affects Microsoft Modern Mail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1299?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1299 published?: CVE-2013-1299 was published on 2013-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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