Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2013-0810?

Affected: Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft); Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft); Windows Vista (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2013-0810 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2013-0810 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-2013-0810?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2013-0810?

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

How urgently should CVE-2013-0810 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2013-0810

HighPublic exploit

Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, and Windows Server 2008 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted screensaver in a theme file, aka "Windows Theme File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Published Sep 11, 2013 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2013-0810 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.1 v3.1) affecting Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft), Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft), Windows Vista (Microsoft) and 1 more product.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 60% 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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.1

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

60%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

7 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows Server 2003Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows Server 2008Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows VistaMicrosoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows XpMicrosoft	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Sep 11, 2013
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, and Windows Server 2008 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted screensaver in a theme file, aka "Windows Theme File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Affected: Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft); Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft); Windows Vista (Microsoft), among others. 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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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