CVE-2013-1325

CVE-2013-1325 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WordPerfect document (.wpd) file, aka "Word Heap Overwrite Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1325?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WordPerfect document (.wpd) file, aka "Word Heap Overwrite Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2013-1325?
CVE-2013-1325 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-1325 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1325?
CVE-2013-1325 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1325?
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-2013-1325 published?
CVE-2013-1325 was published on 2013-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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