How severe is CVE-2013-1322?

CVE-2013-1322 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-1322 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1322?

CVE-2013-1322 affects Microsoft Publisher. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1322?

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-2013-1322 published?

CVE-2013-1322 was published on 2013-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1322

CVE-2013-1322 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Publisher with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Publisher
Published: 2013-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3 does not properly check table range data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Publisher Invalid Range Check Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1322?: Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3 does not properly check table range data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Publisher Invalid Range Check Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2013-1322?: CVE-2013-1322 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-1322 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1322?: CVE-2013-1322 affects Microsoft Publisher. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1322?: 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-2013-1322 published?: CVE-2013-1322 was published on 2013-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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