CVE-2013-6935: Buffer overflow in VideoCharge Software Watermark Master 2.2.23 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary c

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-6935 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting watermark master. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in VideoCharge Software Watermark Master 2.2.23 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the SourcePath value in a .wcf file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	32.4% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2013-12-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: videocharge

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-12-04 18:56 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

videocharge watermark master DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.23

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.23

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy watermark-master || rpm -q watermark-master || watermark-master --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.23 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison watermark-master sudo apt install watermark-master=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.23> sudo apt-mark hold watermark-master

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

dnf --showduplicates list watermark-master sudo dnf downgrade watermark-master-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.23> sudo dnf versionlock add watermark-master

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.

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: Watermark Master 2.2.23 - Local Buffer Overflow (SEH)
Metasploit: Watermark Master Buffer Overflow (SEH)

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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-2013-6935?

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

Is CVE-2013-6935 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6935 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-2013-6935 affect?

CVE-2013-6935 affects watermark master. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Buffer overflow in VideoCharge Software Watermark Master 2.2.23 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the SourcePath value in a .wcf file.

How urgent is CVE-2013-6935?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2013-6937 MEDIUM 6.8 DOWNGRADE Buffer overflow in VideoCharge Software Watermark Master 2.2.23 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary c

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