How severe is CVE-2013-3480?

CVE-2013-3480 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-3480 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-2013-3480?

CVE-2013-3480 affects Sagelighteditor Sagelight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3480?

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-2013-3480 published?

CVE-2013-3480 was published on 2013-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3480

CVE-2013-3480 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sagelighteditor Sagelight with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Sagelighteditor Sagelight
Published: 2013-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in Sagelight 4.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted width and height dimensions in a BMP file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3480?: Integer overflow in Sagelight 4.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted width and height dimensions in a BMP file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2013-3480?: CVE-2013-3480 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-3480 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-2013-3480?: CVE-2013-3480 affects Sagelighteditor Sagelight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3480?: 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-2013-3480 published?: CVE-2013-3480 was published on 2013-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sagelighteditor:sagelight:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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