How severe is CVE-2013-5025?

CVE-2013-5025 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5025 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-2013-5025?

CVE-2013-5025 primarily affects Ni Labwindows. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5025?

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

When was CVE-2013-5025 published?

CVE-2013-5025 was published on 2013-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5025

CVE-2013-5025 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ni Labwindows 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 Labwindows
Published: 2013-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An ActiveX control in exlauncher.dll in the Help subsystem in National Instruments LabWindows/CVI before 2013 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering the display of local example files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5025?: An ActiveX control in exlauncher.dll in the Help subsystem in National Instruments LabWindows/CVI before 2013 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering the display of local example files.
How severe is CVE-2013-5025?: CVE-2013-5025 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5025 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-2013-5025?: CVE-2013-5025 primarily affects Ni Labwindows. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5025?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5025 published?: CVE-2013-5025 was published on 2013-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ni:labwindows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ni:labwindows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ni:labwindows:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ni:labwindows:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ni:labwindows:2009:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ni:labwindows:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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