CVE-2013-5045

CVE-2013-5045 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 allows local users to bypass the Protected Mode protection mechanism, and consequently gain privileges, by leveraging the ability to execute sandboxed code, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5045?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 allows local users to bypass the Protected Mode protection mechanism, and consequently gain privileges, by leveraging the ability to execute sandboxed code, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2013-5045?
CVE-2013-5045 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5045 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5045?
CVE-2013-5045 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5045?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5045 published?
CVE-2013-5045 was published on 2013-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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