CVE-2013-6040: MW6 Aztec, DataMatrix, and MaxiCode ActiveX controls before version 4.0 vulnerable to arbitrary code via a cra

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEMITIGATEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2013-6040 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting aztec activex control, datamatrix activex control, maxicode activex control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	7.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2014-01-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: mw6tech

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-01-21 01:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mw6tech aztec activex control MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aztec-activex-control || rpm -q aztec-activex-control || aztec-activex-control --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

mw6tech datamatrix activex control MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy datamatrix-activex-control || rpm -q datamatrix-activex-control || datamatrix-activex-control --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

mw6tech maxicode activex control MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy maxicode-activex-control || rpm -q maxicode-activex-control || maxicode-activex-control --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: MW6 Technologies Aztec - ActiveX 'Data' Buffer Overflow (PoC)
Exploit-DB: MW6 Technologies Datamatrix - ActiveX 'Data' Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: MW6 Technologies MaxiCode - ActiveX 'Data' Buffer Overflow (PoC)

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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-2013-6040?

aztec activex control: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; datamatrix activex control: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; maxicode activex control: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-6040 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6040 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-2013-6040 affect?

CVE-2013-6040 affects aztec activex control, datamatrix activex control, maxicode activex control. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). 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

How urgent is CVE-2013-6040?

Priority 62/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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