Is CVE-2013-7462 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2013-7462 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2013-7462 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-7462 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-7462?

CVE-2013-7462 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2013-7462

CWE-22Published: March 14, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A directory traversal vulnerability in the web application in McAfee (now Intel Security) SaaS Control Console (SCC) Platform 6.14 before patch 1070, and 6.15 before patch 1076 allows unauthenticated users to view contents of arbitrary system files that did not have file system level read access restrictions via a null-byte injection exploit.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-7462 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.