How severe is CVE-2013-0517?

CVE-2013-0517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-0517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0517?

CVE-2013-0517 primarily affects Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0517?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-0517 published?

CVE-2013-0517 was published on 2020-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0517

CVE-2013-0517 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server
Published: 2020-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A Command Execution Vulnerability exists in IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 2.2.0, 2.3.01, 2.4.0, and 2.4.1 via an unspecified OS command, which could let a local malicious user execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0517?: A Command Execution Vulnerability exists in IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 2.2.0, 2.3.01, 2.4.0, and 2.4.1 via an unspecified OS command, which could let a local malicious user execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2013-0517?: CVE-2013-0517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-0517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0517?: CVE-2013-0517 primarily affects Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0517?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-0517 published?: CVE-2013-0517 was published on 2020-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_external_authentication_server:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_external_authentication_server:2.3.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_external_authentication_server:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_external_authentication_server:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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