How severe is CVE-2013-2549?

CVE-2013-2549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-2549 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2549?

CVE-2013-2549 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2549?

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-2013-2549 published?

CVE-2013-2549 was published on 2013-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2549

CVE-2013-2549 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Published: 2013-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader 11.0.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to a "break into the sandbox," as demonstrated by George Hotz during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2549?: Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader 11.0.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to a "break into the sandbox," as demonstrated by George Hotz during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013.
How severe is CVE-2013-2549?: CVE-2013-2549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-2549 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2549?: CVE-2013-2549 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2549?: 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-2013-2549 published?: CVE-2013-2549 was published on 2013-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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