CVE-2013-1301

CVE-2013-1301 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visio with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, aka "XML External Entities Resolution Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1301?
Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, aka "XML External Entities Resolution Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2013-1301?
CVE-2013-1301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1301 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1301?
CVE-2013-1301 primarily affects Microsoft Visio. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1301?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1301 published?
CVE-2013-1301 was published on 2013-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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