ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2013-2551: Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductInternet Explorer
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV28 Mar 2022
CISA federal deadline18 Apr 2022
Ransomware useKnown
Weakness (CWE)CWE-416

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to execute remote code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.