How severe is CVE-2013-0539?

CVE-2013-0539 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-0539 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0539?

CVE-2013-0539 primarily affects Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0539?

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

When was CVE-2013-0539 published?

CVE-2013-0539 was published on 2013-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0539

CVE-2013-0539 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator
Published: 2013-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An unspecified third-party component in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 5.1 and 5.2 and Sterling File Gateway 2.1 and 2.2 uses short session ID values, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions, and consequently obtain sensitive information, via a brute-force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0539?: An unspecified third-party component in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 5.1 and 5.2 and Sterling File Gateway 2.1 and 2.2 uses short session ID values, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions, and consequently obtain sensitive information, via a brute-force attack.
How severe is CVE-2013-0539?: CVE-2013-0539 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-0539 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0539?: CVE-2013-0539 primarily affects Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0539?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0539 published?: CVE-2013-0539 was published on 2013-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_b2b_integrator:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_b2b_integrator:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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