CVE-2013-3496
CVE-2013-3496 is a high-severity vulnerability in Infotecs Vipnet Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Infotecs Vipnet Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Infotecs ViPNet Client 3.2.10 (15632) and earlier, ViPNet Coordinator 3.2.10 (15632) and earlier, ViPNet Personal Firewall 3.1 and earlier, and ViPNet SafeDisk 4.1 (0.5643) and earlier use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for a folder under %PROGRAMFILES%\Infotecs, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) executable file or (2) DLL file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-3496?
- Infotecs ViPNet Client 3.2.10 (15632) and earlier, ViPNet Coordinator 3.2.10 (15632) and earlier, ViPNet Personal Firewall 3.1 and earlier, and ViPNet SafeDisk 4.1 (0.5643) and earlier use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for a folder under %PROGRAMFILES%\Infotecs, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) executable file or (2) DLL file.
- How severe is CVE-2013-3496?
- CVE-2013-3496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2013-3496 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-3496?
- CVE-2013-3496 primarily affects Infotecs Vipnet Client. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-3496?
- 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-2013-3496 published?
- CVE-2013-3496 was published on 2013-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:infotecs:vipnet_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:infotecs:vipnet_coordinator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:infotecs:vipnet_personal_firewall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:infotecs:vipnet_safedisk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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