CVE-2013-6283

CVE-2013-6283 is a high-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-20
• Affected product: Videolan Vlc Media Player
• Published: 2013-10-25
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.0.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a URL in a m3u file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6283?

VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.0.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a URL in a m3u file.

How severe is CVE-2013-6283?

CVE-2013-6283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-6283 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6283?

CVE-2013-6283 primarily affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6283?

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-2013-6283 published?

CVE-2013-6283 was published on 2013-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27700
• http://www.osvdb.org/96603
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A19318

Affected products (33)

• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:2.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:2.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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