How severe is CVE-2013-0549?

CVE-2013-0549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-0549 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0549?

CVE-2013-0549 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0549?

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

When was CVE-2013-0549 published?

CVE-2013-0549 was published on 2013-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0549

CVE-2013-0549 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Portal
Published: 2013-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web Content Manager - Web Content Viewer Portlet in the server in IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.x through 7.0.0.2 CF22 and 8.0.0.x through 8.0.0.1 CF5, when the IBM Portlet API is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0549?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web Content Manager - Web Content Viewer Portlet in the server in IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.x through 7.0.0.2 CF22 and 8.0.0.x through 8.0.0.1 CF5, when the IBM Portlet API is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2013-0549?: CVE-2013-0549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-0549 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0549?: CVE-2013-0549 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0549?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0549 published?: CVE-2013-0549 was published on 2013-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (34)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.0:cf001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf008:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf009:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf010:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf019:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf011:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf012:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf013:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf014:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf015:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf016:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf017:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf018:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf019:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf020:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf021:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf022:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.0:cf01:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.0:cf02:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.0:cf03:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.0:cf04:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.0:cf05:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.1:cf04:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.1:cf05:*:*:*:*:*:*

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