CVE-2013-5026

CVE-2013-5026 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ni Lookout with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

An ActiveX control in lookout650.ocx, lookout660.ocx, and lookout670.ocx in National Instruments Lookout 6.5 through 6.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering the download of, and calls to, an arbitrary DLL file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5026?
An ActiveX control in lookout650.ocx, lookout660.ocx, and lookout670.ocx in National Instruments Lookout 6.5 through 6.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering the download of, and calls to, an arbitrary DLL file.
How severe is CVE-2013-5026?
CVE-2013-5026 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-5026 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5026?
CVE-2013-5026 primarily affects Ni Lookout. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5026?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-5026 published?
CVE-2013-5026 was published on 2013-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)