How severe is CVE-2013-7386?

CVE-2013-7386 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-7386 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-7386?

CVE-2013-7386 affects Universityofcalifornia Boinc Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7386?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-7386 published?

CVE-2013-7386 was published on 2014-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-7386

CVE-2013-7386 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Universityofcalifornia Boinc Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Universityofcalifornia Boinc Client
Published: 2014-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Format string vulnerability in the PROJECT::write_account_file function in client/cs_account.cpp in BOINC, possibly 7.2.33, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the gui_urls item in an account file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7386?: Format string vulnerability in the PROJECT::write_account_file function in client/cs_account.cpp in BOINC, possibly 7.2.33, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the gui_urls item in an account file.
How severe is CVE-2013-7386?: CVE-2013-7386 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-7386 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7386?: CVE-2013-7386 affects Universityofcalifornia Boinc Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7386?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-7386 published?: CVE-2013-7386 was published on 2014-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:universityofcalifornia:boinc_client:7.2.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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