How severe is CVE-2019-13257?

CVE-2019-13257 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-2019-13257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13257?

CVE-2019-13257 affects Xnview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13257?

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-2019-13257 published?

CVE-2019-13257 was published on 2019-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13257

CVE-2019-13257 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xnview 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xnview
Published: 2019-07-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XnView Classic 2.48 has a User Mode Write AV starting at xnview+0x00000000003273aa.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13257?: XnView Classic 2.48 has a User Mode Write AV starting at xnview+0x00000000003273aa.
How severe is CVE-2019-13257?: CVE-2019-13257 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-2019-13257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13257?: CVE-2019-13257 affects Xnview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13257?: 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-2019-13257 published?: CVE-2019-13257 was published on 2019-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/apriorit/pentesting/blob/master/bugs/xnview/0x00000000003273aa.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:2.48:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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