How severe is CVE-2013-3493?

CVE-2013-3493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-3493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3493?

CVE-2013-3493 affects Xnview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3493?

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-2013-3493 published?

CVE-2013-3493 was published on 2020-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3493

CVE-2013-3493 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xnview with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Xnview
Published: 2020-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

XnView 2.03 has an integer overflow vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3493?: XnView 2.03 has an integer overflow vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2013-3493?: CVE-2013-3493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-3493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3493?: CVE-2013-3493 affects Xnview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3493?: 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-2013-3493 published?: CVE-2013-3493 was published on 2020-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61505

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:2.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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