CVE-2013-0733 is an untrusted search path vulnerability affecting Corel PaintShop Pro X5 and X6 (versions 16.0.0.113, 15.2.0.2, and earlier). This flaw allows local users to execute arbitrary code and perform DLL hijacking by placing a malicious dwmapi.dll in the same directory as a .jpg file. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is considered critical due to its network attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 15.2.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:corel:paintshop_pro_x5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 16.0.0.113CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:corel:paintshop_pro_x6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.