How severe is CVE-2013-0218?

CVE-2013-0218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-0218 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0218?

CVE-2013-0218 primarily affects Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0218?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-0218 published?

CVE-2013-0218 was published on 2013-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0218

CVE-2013-0218 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform
Published: 2013-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The GUI installer in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) and Enterprise Web Platform (EWP) 5.2.0 and possibly 5.1.2 uses world-readable permissions for the auto-install XML file, which allows local users to obtain the administrator password and the sucker password by reading this file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0218?: The GUI installer in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) and Enterprise Web Platform (EWP) 5.2.0 and possibly 5.1.2 uses world-readable permissions for the auto-install XML file, which allows local users to obtain the administrator password and the sucker password by reading this file.
How severe is CVE-2013-0218?: CVE-2013-0218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-0218 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0218?: CVE-2013-0218 primarily affects Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0218?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0218 published?: CVE-2013-0218 was published on 2013-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_web_platform:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_web_platform:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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