Is CVE-2013-1627 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2013-1627, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-1627 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-1627 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-1627?

CVE-2013-1627 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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CVE-2013-1627

CWE-22Published: March 11, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in NTWebServer.exe in Indusoft Studio 7.0 and earlier and Advantech Studio 7.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in an argument to the sub_401A90 CreateFileW function.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-1627 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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-2013-1627. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.