How severe is CVE-2013-3880?

CVE-2013-3880 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-3880 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3880?

CVE-2013-3880 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 8. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3880?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-3880 published?

CVE-2013-3880 was published on 2013-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3880

CVE-2013-3880 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 8 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 8
Published: 2013-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The App Container feature in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive information from a different container via a Trojan horse application, aka "App Container Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3880?: The App Container feature in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive information from a different container via a Trojan horse application, aka "App Container Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2013-3880?: CVE-2013-3880 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-3880 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3880?: CVE-2013-3880 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 8. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3880?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3880 published?: CVE-2013-3880 was published on 2013-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:-:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:-:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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