How severe is CVE-2013-6040?

CVE-2013-6040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-6040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6040?

CVE-2013-6040 primarily affects Mw6tech Aztec Activex Control. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6040?

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-2013-6040 published?

CVE-2013-6040 was published on 2014-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-6040

CVE-2013-6040 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mw6tech Aztec Activex Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mw6tech Aztec Activex Control
Published: 2014-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls before version 4.0 vulnerable to arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document. Latest versions (4.0) of MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls have resolved the issue

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6040?: MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls before version 4.0 vulnerable to arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document. Latest versions (4.0) of MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls have resolved the issue
How severe is CVE-2013-6040?: CVE-2013-6040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-6040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6040?: CVE-2013-6040 primarily affects Mw6tech Aztec Activex Control. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6040?: 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-2013-6040 published?: CVE-2013-6040 was published on 2014-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:mw6tech:aztec_activex_control:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mw6tech:datamatrix_activex_control:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mw6tech:maxicode_activex_control:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*