HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2013-0140
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CVE-2013-0140

CWE-89Published: May 1, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.9
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Agent-Handler component in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) before 4.5.7 and 4.6.x before 4.6.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted request over the Agent-Server communication channel.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-0140 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2013-0140. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

mcafee1 product(s)
epolicy orchestrator
Source: NVD CPE · 19 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (10)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2013-0140
CVSS Score7.9 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 1, 2013

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2013-0140 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.