CVE-2013-7331
Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Internet Explorer, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Jun 15, 2022.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
Description
The Microsoft.XMLDOM ActiveX control in Microsoft Windows 8.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to determine the existence of local pathnames, UNC share pathnames, intranet hostnames, and intranet IP addresses by examining error codes, as demonstrated by a res:// URL, and exploited in the wild in February 2014.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | Microsoft | 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11 | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2013-7331 scored CVSS 6.5: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Internet Explorer systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2013-7331: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Microsoft Internet Explorer. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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