HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2013-0648
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2013-0648

Published: September 17, 2024

EPSS:54.67%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:98.0th

Official Description

Adobe Flash Player contains an unspecified vulnerability in the ExternalInterface ActionScript functionality that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted SWF content.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Adobe Flash Player Code Execution Vulnerability

Adobe Flash Player contains an unspecified vulnerability in the ExternalInterface ActionScript functionality that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted SWF content.

Added to KEV: 2024-09-17Federal patch deadline: 2024-10-08
Required Action (CISA)

The impacted product is end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue utilization of the product.

Risk Analysis

This unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player's ExternalInterface ActionScript functionality allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code through crafted SWF content. Its inclusion in the KEV catalog and a high EPSS score indicate a significant and confirmed risk of exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its real-world exploitation.

Recommended Action

Uninstall or disable Adobe Flash Player as it is an end-of-life product and no longer supported. If absolutely necessary, ensure any remaining installations are fully patched, though this is not recommended.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-0648 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

CISA has added CVE-2013-0648 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
Adobe
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2013-0648
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)54.67%
PublishedSep 17, 2024

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2013-0648 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.