How severe is CVE-2013-3942?

CVE-2013-3942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-3942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3942?

CVE-2013-3942 affects Daum Potplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3942?

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-2013-3942 published?

CVE-2013-3942 was published on 2020-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3942

CVE-2013-3942 is a high-severity vulnerability in Daum Potplayer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Daum Potplayer
Published: 2020-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Potplayer prior to 1.5.39659: DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3942?: Potplayer prior to 1.5.39659: DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2013-3942?: CVE-2013-3942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-3942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3942?: CVE-2013-3942 affects Daum Potplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3942?: 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-2013-3942 published?: CVE-2013-3942 was published on 2020-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:daum:potplayer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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