How severe is CVE-2013-5024?

CVE-2013-5024 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5024?

CVE-2013-5024 affects Ni Measurementstudio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5024?

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

When was CVE-2013-5024 published?

CVE-2013-5024 was published on 2013-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5024

CVE-2013-5024 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ni Measurementstudio 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% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ni Measurementstudio
Published: 2013-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An ActiveX control in NationalInstruments.Help2.dll in National Instruments NI .NET Class Library Help, as used in Measurement Studio 2013 and earlier and other products, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the existence of registry keys via crafted (1) key-open or (2) key-close method calls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5024?: An ActiveX control in NationalInstruments.Help2.dll in National Instruments NI .NET Class Library Help, as used in Measurement Studio 2013 and earlier and other products, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the existence of registry keys via crafted (1) key-open or (2) key-close method calls.
How severe is CVE-2013-5024?: CVE-2013-5024 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5024?: CVE-2013-5024 affects Ni Measurementstudio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5024?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5024 published?: CVE-2013-5024 was published on 2013-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ni:measurementstudio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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