ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2013-3900: Microsoft WinVerifyTrust function Remote Code Execution

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWinVerifyTrust function
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV10 Jan 2022
CISA federal deadline10 Jul 2022
Weakness (CWE)CWE-20

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the WinVerifyTrust function handles Windows Authenticode signature verification for PE files.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

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