How severe is CVE-2013-5582?

CVE-2013-5582 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-5582 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-2013-5582?

CVE-2013-5582 affects Ammyy Ammyy Admin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5582?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-5582 published?

CVE-2013-5582 was published on 2020-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5582

CVE-2013-5582 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ammyy Ammyy Admin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ammyy Ammyy Admin
Published: 2020-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Ammyy Admin 3.2 and earlier stores the client ID at a fixed memory location, which might make it easier for user-assisted remote attackers to bypass authentication by running a local program that extracts a field from the AA_v3.2.exe file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5582?: Ammyy Admin 3.2 and earlier stores the client ID at a fixed memory location, which might make it easier for user-assisted remote attackers to bypass authentication by running a local program that extracts a field from the AA_v3.2.exe file.
How severe is CVE-2013-5582?: CVE-2013-5582 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-5582 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-2013-5582?: CVE-2013-5582 affects Ammyy Ammyy Admin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5582?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-5582 published?: CVE-2013-5582 was published on 2020-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/530827

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ammyy:ammyy_admin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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