How severe is CVE-2013-5325?

CVE-2013-5325 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-5325 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-2013-5325?

CVE-2013-5325 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5325?

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-2013-5325 published?

CVE-2013-5325 was published on 2013-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5325

CVE-2013-5325 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat
Published: 2013-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 11.x before 11.0.05 on Windows allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in a javascript: URL via a crafted PDF document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5325?: Adobe Reader and Acrobat 11.x before 11.0.05 on Windows allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in a javascript: URL via a crafted PDF document.
How severe is CVE-2013-5325?: CVE-2013-5325 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-5325 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-2013-5325?: CVE-2013-5325 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5325?: 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-2013-5325 published?: CVE-2013-5325 was published on 2013-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:11.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:11.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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