How severe is CVE-2013-4245?

CVE-2013-4245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-4245 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4245?

CVE-2013-4245 primarily affects Gnome Orca. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4245?

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-2013-4245 published?

CVE-2013-4245 was published on 2019-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4245

CVE-2013-4245 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Orca with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Gnome Orca
Published: 2019-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Orca has arbitrary code execution due to insecure Python module load

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4245?: Orca has arbitrary code execution due to insecure Python module load
How severe is CVE-2013-4245?: CVE-2013-4245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-4245 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4245?: CVE-2013-4245 primarily affects Gnome Orca. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4245?: 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-2013-4245 published?: CVE-2013-4245 was published on 2019-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:orca:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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