Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2013-0090?

Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 10, 6, 7, 8, 9. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2013-0090 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2013-0090 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2013-0090?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2013-0090?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2013-0090 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2013-0090Internet Explorer Vulnerability

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object, aka "Internet Explorer CCaret Use After Free Vulnerability."

Published Mar 12, 2013 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2013-0090 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

38%

Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

36/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Description

Affected Products

5 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Internet ExplorerMicrosoft	10, 6, 7, 8, 9	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Mar 12, 2013
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-399

References

exploitExploitDB-40935
otherblog.skylined.nl · 20161216001.html
otherpacketstormsecurity.com · Microsoft-Internet-Explorer-9-IEFRAME-CView-Ens…
otherMS13-021
otheroval:org.mitre.oval:def:16049

2 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object, aka "Internet Explorer CCaret Use After Free Vulnerability."
Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 10, 6, 7, 8, 9. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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