How severe is CVE-2013-3248?

CVE-2013-3248 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-3248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3248?

CVE-2013-3248 affects Corel Pdf Fusion. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3248?

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-2013-3248 published?

CVE-2013-3248 was published on 2013-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3248

CVE-2013-3248 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Corel Pdf Fusion with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Corel Pdf Fusion
Published: 2013-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Corel PDF Fusion 1.11 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse wintab32.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .pdf or .xps file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3248?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Corel PDF Fusion 1.11 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse wintab32.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .pdf or .xps file.
How severe is CVE-2013-3248?: CVE-2013-3248 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-3248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3248?: CVE-2013-3248 affects Corel Pdf Fusion. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3248?: 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-2013-3248 published?: CVE-2013-3248 was published on 2013-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:corel:pdf_fusion:1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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