Is CVE-2013-7331 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2013-7331 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-7331 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2013-7331 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-7331?

CVE-2013-7331 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2013-7331

Published: May 25, 2022

EPSS:81.81%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.2th

Official Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Internet Explorer which allows resources loaded into memory to be queried. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to detect anti-malware applications.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-05-25Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-15

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

An information disclosure vulnerability in Internet Explorer allows an attacker to query resources loaded into memory, potentially detecting anti-malware applications. The high EPSS score of 0.81812 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV catalog confirms active exploitation.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, indicating a significant risk to Internet Explorer users. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for Internet Explorer to mitigate this information disclosure vulnerability. Ensure all security software is up-to-date and functioning correctly.

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-2013-7331 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-2013-7331 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.