How severe is CVE-2013-5023?

CVE-2013-5023 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5023 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5023?

CVE-2013-5023 primarily affects Ni Diadem. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5023?

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

When was CVE-2013-5023 published?

CVE-2013-5023 was published on 2013-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5023

CVE-2013-5023 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ni Diadem with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ni Diadem
Published: 2013-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ActiveX controls in the HelpAsst component in NI Help Links in National Instruments LabWindows/CVI 2012 SP1 and earlier, LabVIEW 2012 SP1 and earlier, and other products allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering the display of local .chm files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5023?: The ActiveX controls in the HelpAsst component in NI Help Links in National Instruments LabWindows/CVI 2012 SP1 and earlier, LabVIEW 2012 SP1 and earlier, and other products allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering the display of local .chm files.
How severe is CVE-2013-5023?: CVE-2013-5023 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5023 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5023?: CVE-2013-5023 primarily affects Ni Diadem. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5023?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5023 published?: CVE-2013-5023 was published on 2013-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ni:diadem:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ni:labview:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ni:labwindows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ni:measurementstudio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ni:teststand:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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