CVE-2013-3564

Name: CVE-2013-3564
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-06T22:15:10.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-3564 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The web interface in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.0.7 has no access control which allows remote attackers to view directory listings via the 'dir' command or issue other commands without authenticating.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The web interface in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.0.7 has no access control which allows remote attackers to view directory listings via the 'dir' command or issue other commands without authenticating.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Videolan	Vlc Media Player	< 2.0.7

References

https://www3.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2013-007.txtThird Party Advisory
https://www3.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2013-007.txtThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-3564?

How severe is CVE-2013-3564?

CVE-2013-3564 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3564?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST