CVE-2013-3564
CVE-2013-3564 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Videolan Vlc Media Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The web interface in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.0.7 has no access control which allows remote attackers to view directory listings via the 'dir' command or issue other commands without authenticating.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-3564?
- The web interface in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.0.7 has no access control which allows remote attackers to view directory listings via the 'dir' command or issue other commands without authenticating.
- How severe is CVE-2013-3564?
- CVE-2013-3564 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2013-3564 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-3564?
- CVE-2013-3564 affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-3564?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2013-3564 published?
- CVE-2013-3564 was published on 2020-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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