CVE-2013-1301 XML external entity in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files by tricking users into opening malicious XML documents in Microsoft Visio.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-1301?
CVE-2013-1301 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visio, published on 15 May 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, aka "XML External Entities Resolution Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1301?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Visio.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1301?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1301 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-1301 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1301 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visio
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rmc5-3xmc-2w3h.