Is CVE-2013-6932 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2013-6932 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2013-6932 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-6932 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-6932?

CVE-2013-6932 has a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2013-6932

CWE-119Published: December 28, 2013· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.6

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in IrfanView before 4.37, when a multibyte-character directory name is used, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file that is incorrectly handled by the Thumbnail tooltips feature in the Thumbnails window.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-6932 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.