CVE-2013-6040
MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls versions before 4.0 are vulnerable to arbitrary code via crafted HTML document.
CVE-2013-6040 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 9.3) in Mw6 Tech Maxicode Activex Controls, published January 21, 2014. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 7.37%, the 94th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 9.3 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 7.37%EPSS, 94th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known3 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls before version 4.0 vulnerable to arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document. Latest versions (4.0) of MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls have resolved the issue
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | MW6 Technologies Aztec - ActiveX 'Data' Buffer Overflow (PoC) | 2014-01-24 |
| Exploit-DB | MW6 Technologies Datamatrix - ActiveX 'Data' Buffer Overflow | 2014-01-24 |
| Exploit-DB | MW6 Technologies MaxiCode - ActiveX 'Data' Buffer Overflow (PoC) | 2014-01-24 |
What each source reports
CVE List
MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls versions before 4.0 are vulnerable to arbitrary code via crafted HTML document.
MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls before version 4.0 vulnerable to arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document. Latest versions (4.0) of MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls have resolved the issue
- Record
CVE-2013-6040- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2013-5870
MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls before version 4.0 vulnerable to arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document. Latest versions (4.0) of MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls have resolved the issue
- Record
EUVD-2013-5870- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-6mmp-f4p3-97mr
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls...
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document.
- Record
GHSA-6mmp-f4p3-97mr- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls before version 4.0 vulnerable to arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document. Latest versions (4.0) of MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls have resolved the issue
- Record
CVE-2013-6040- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - CVSS 2.0
- 9.3 High
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.