Adobe Flash Player Incorrect Default Permissions Vulnerability
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The Firefox sandbox in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.67 and 11.x before 11.6.602.171 on Windows and Mac OS X, and before 10.3.183.67 and 11.x before 11.2.202.273 on Linux, does not properly restrict privileges, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted SWF content, as exploited in the wild in February 2013.
8.8
10.5%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- Feb 27, 2013
- Modified
- Oct 22, 2025
- Added to KEV
- Sep 17, 2024
- Federal patch due
- Oct 8, 2024
CISA required action
The impacted product is end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue utilization of the product.
Weakness classification
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
Weaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2013-0643, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2013-0643 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists - see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.
References
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2013-0643?
The Firefox sandbox in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.67 and 11.x before 11.6.602.171 on Windows and Mac OS X, and before 10.3.183.67 and 11.x before 11.2.202.273 on Linux, does not properly restrict privileges, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted SWF content, as exploited in the wild in February 2013.
How severe is CVE-2013-0643?
CVE-2013-0643 has a CVSS base score of 8.8 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2013-0643 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2013-0643 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Sep 17, 2024, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2013-0643?
10.5% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 10.5% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (95% percentile among all scored CVEs).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-0643?
CVE-2013-0643 is classified under CWE-269 (CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management).
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