How severe is CVE-2013-4858?

CVE-2013-4858 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4858 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4858?

CVE-2013-4858 affects Microsoft Windows Movie Maker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4858?

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

When was CVE-2013-4858 published?

CVE-2013-4858 was published on 2013-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4858

CVE-2013-4858 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Movie Maker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Movie Maker
Published: 2013-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2.1.4026.0 on Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted .wav file, as demonstrated by movieMaker.wav.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4858?: Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2.1.4026.0 on Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted .wav file, as demonstrated by movieMaker.wav.
How severe is CVE-2013-4858?: CVE-2013-4858 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4858 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4858?: CVE-2013-4858 affects Microsoft Windows Movie Maker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4858?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4858 published?: CVE-2013-4858 was published on 2013-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_movie_maker:2.1.4026.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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