How severe is CVE-2013-0526?

CVE-2013-0526 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-0526 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0526?

CVE-2013-0526 primarily affects Ibm Global Console Manager 16 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0526?

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-2013-0526 published?

CVE-2013-0526 was published on 2013-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0526

CVE-2013-0526 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Global Console Manager 16 Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Global Console Manager 16 Firmware
Published: 2013-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ping.php in Global Console Manager 16 (GCM16) and Global Console Manager 32 (GCM32) before 1.20.0.22575 on the IBM Avocent 1754 KVM switch allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) count or (2) size parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0526?: ping.php in Global Console Manager 16 (GCM16) and Global Console Manager 32 (GCM32) before 1.20.0.22575 on the IBM Avocent 1754 KVM switch allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) count or (2) size parameter.
How severe is CVE-2013-0526?: CVE-2013-0526 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-0526 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0526?: CVE-2013-0526 primarily affects Ibm Global Console Manager 16 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0526?: 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-2013-0526 published?: CVE-2013-0526 was published on 2013-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:global_console_manager_16_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:global_console_manager_32_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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