How severe is CVE-2013-2550?

CVE-2013-2550 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-2550 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2550?

CVE-2013-2550 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2550?

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-2013-2550 published?

CVE-2013-2550 was published on 2013-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2550

CVE-2013-2550 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Published: 2013-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader 11.0.02 allows attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by George Hotz during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2550?: Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader 11.0.02 allows attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by George Hotz during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013.
How severe is CVE-2013-2550?: CVE-2013-2550 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-2550 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2550?: CVE-2013-2550 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2550?: 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-2013-2550 published?: CVE-2013-2550 was published on 2013-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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