CVE-2013-0727: Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Global Mapper 14.1.0 allow local users to gain privileges vi

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-0727 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting global mapper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Global Mapper 14.1.0 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) dwmapi.dll or (2) ibfs32.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .gmc, .gmg, .gmp, .gms, .gmw, or .opt file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2013-04-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: bluemarblegeo

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-04-26 11:41 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bluemarblegeo global mapper DOWNGRADE

Affected: 14.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy global-mapper || rpm -q global-mapper || global-mapper --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 14.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison global-mapper sudo apt install global-mapper=<VERSION_BEFORE_14.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold global-mapper

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list global-mapper sudo dnf downgrade global-mapper-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add global-mapper

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-0727?

global mapper: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-0727 being exploited?

CVE-2013-0727 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-0727 affect?

CVE-2013-0727 affects global mapper. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Global Mapper 14.1.0 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) dwmapi.dll or (2) ibfs32.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that conta

How urgent is CVE-2013-0727?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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