Is CVE-2013-3248 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2013-3248, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-3248 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-3248 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-3248?

CVE-2013-3248 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2013-3248

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: October 3, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Corel PDF Fusion 1.11 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse wintab32.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .pdf or .xps file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-3248 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-2013-3248. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.