CVE-2013-3159

Name: CVE-2013-3159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-09-11T14:03:48.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 17.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-3159 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1 and SP2; Excel Viewer; and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka "XML External Entities Resolution Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 17.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1 and SP2; Excel Viewer; and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka "XML External Entities Resolution Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

17.38%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Excel	2003	Sp3
Microsoft	Excel	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Excel	2010	Sp1

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-3159?

How severe is CVE-2013-3159?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-3159 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3159?

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Source: NVD / NIST