Overview
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the WinVerifyTrust function handles Windows Authenticode signature verification for PE files.
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-3900
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2013-3900 |
| Vendor / Product | Microsoft — WinVerifyTrust function |
| NVD Published | 2013-12-11 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-22 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 5.5 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
| CWE | CWE-347 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2022-01-10 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2022-07-10 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2022-07-10.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2022-01-10 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2022-07-10 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2013-3900 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |